#PhoenixSpring

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a very special day by bishyreadytocry [M]

In which the boys head home for Christmas, Sarah sees right through them, and the dogs are just happy to have their humans’ home.

I'll Be Home for Christmas by raanne [T]

Newly single Nicholas Nelson is not looking forward to spending the holidays alone. Three years past his divorce, Charlie Spring is not looking forward to spending the holidays with his family.

It's Gonna Be…At Christmas by PhoenixSpring [M]

5 Christmases with Nick and Charlie navigating life, their relationship and making decisions, together, about their future. Plus the 1 Christmas where Nick and Charlie aren't completely in control of how things are going to progress, they just have to be patient and trust everything will be OK.

snowman biscuits by CamilleLeo [T]

Set a few weeks after Charlie comes home from the in-patient facility. It's Christmas day and Nick finds Charlie on his doorstep. A Christmas story about recovery and found family.

somewhere else, just like magic by thetomkatwholived [G]

Charlie focused on the man Michael was talking to, immediately drawing in a sharp breath. Tori looked up in surprise, but Charlie couldn’t pull his eyes from Michael’s conversation partner. He was tall, almost the same height as Michael, but much broader with strong shoulders and arms that strained at the fabric that encased them. His hair was somewhere between blonde and red, artfully flopping on his head. And he had a special smile, the kind of smile that made Charlie wonder if every other smile in the world has just been trying to recreate this softness and beauty. This man was lovely; no other word felt right. Or, Charlie’s life falls apart so he escapes to a small town up north. And he may just find a better life up there than the one he had in the big city.

[tomorrowedblog]

Phoenix Springs is out today

Phoenix Springs, the new game from Calligram Studio, is out today.

Lose yourself in the mystery of Phoenix Springs, a modern point-and-click set in a striking neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.

[crazygamecommunity]

Il gioco d'avventura misteriosa punta e clicca Phoenix Springs verrà lanciato su PC (Steam) il 16 Settembre, ha annunciato lo sviluppatore Calligram Studio.

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NickxCharlie fic recs

“Charlie doesn’t realize he and Nick are dating” is such a great trope! Here’s a list of fics you should read if you agree 🤭❤️

Rugby Lad by sophisticatedyet: Charlie thinks agreeing to join the Truham rugby team at the request of Mrs Singh is possibly the worst decision he’s ever made. Then Nick Nelson, the St John’s fly half, sweeps him off his feet (literally) and Charlie decides maybe rugby isn’t so bad.

Friends as in Friends, or Friends as in FRIENDS? by PhoenixSpring: Nick Nelson has a big, embarrassing crush on the cute drummer in the year below him who doesn't even know he exists.That is, until one day Nick plucks up the courage to ask the enigmatic Charlie Spring on a date. At least Nick thinks it's a date, but does Charlie?

Knife Overnight by eefja: charlie spends the first year of uni shagging, kissing, and dating a certain mr. rugby. he is only aware of doing two of these things. luckily, they are both rubbish at communicating.

It’s time we danced with the truth by orphan_account: Charlie's perfectly fine being just Nick's friend with benefits. (He's not). (Good thing Nick's not either).

He comes to me at night by 7ate9: Charlie is fine. Really, he is. He doesn't think about what happened that day, he doesn't think about what Ben did. He doesn't think about it. He dreams about it. One night, when the dreams are too intense, Charlie calls the only person who knows: Nick.

Clueless (all the damn time) by thirteenick: Nick Nelson is hopelessly in love with his new form partner, Charlie Spring. The cool nerd drummer player makes his heart jump out of his chest and become incapable of starting conversation. Because there is no way Charlie could possibly like him back... Right?

Unconscious bias by BluestJM: Nick is dating Charlie, but Charlie hasn’t caught on yet.

[mcgnagallsarmy]

Top 10 Nick x Charlie fics I’ve read (Nov 2024)

Dive by Idril [M]

Something’s happening between him and Nick. It’s different, and it’s good. So good. Inspired by "Dive" by Olivia Dean.

Have You Heard About My Husband? by IvoryAlayne [T]

Charlie was just finishing his nightly cup of tea and was getting ready for bed when his phone rang, a picture of his brown-eyed, sandy haired husband popping up on the screen. Charlie smiled to himself as he answered the call. “Hey babe, how's your night out going?” “Oi Chaaaarlie!” A familiar, but distinctly NOT his husband's, voice sang. “Otis, hi, is everything ok?” “Yeah mate, I think your hubby will need a ride home. Any way you could get down to the bar to pick him up? We’re all too pissed to drive him ourselves. And I think he’ll be happy to see you. He hasn’t stopped talking about you all night.” -OR- Charlie thinks about his husband. Nick talks about his.

If it looks like porn and sounds like porn, does that make it… ? by kay_lalala [E]

Assembling furniture made him sweat on the coldest of days and now, in this hot weather, it would positively kill him. He wore his work dungarees and he knew, wearing no T-shirt under it would make him look like the cliché of a craftsman-porn-star on his way to his next fuck, but sue him, it was really damn hot. He reached his hand out and blindly patted the seat next to him for the sheet with the information about his next customer on it so he could check on the details. “Charles Spring? Well, that sounds like a man old enough to not care what I wear as long as I get the job done.” OR: Nick assembles furniture while wearing dungarees. One Charles Spring needs his new bed assembled. Yes, that’s the plot. But in Nick&Charlie style, hehe. Now no longer a one-shot but a story with 6 chapters because those dorks won't leave me alone.

Not Yet by Anonymous [M]

Canon divergence: Nick and Charlie sit together in form, but through some complicated mechanics that I haven't bothered to work out, they never kissed or started dating. When the Paris trip happens a year later than canon and they end up stuck in a bed together, all the pieces finally fall into place.

The Rugby Rainbow Alliance by PhoenixSpring [T]

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are inseparable. Everyone knows they're meant to be together. Everyone except the aforementioned boys. Enter The Paris Squad and a handful of Rugby Lads to intervene. Set in Nick's Y12 and Charlie's Y11 in a universe where Charlie never went to Harry Greene's 16th party and they never kissed.

Scared of what you meant to me by L56895 [G]

Probably, Charlie would know the names of all the sounds that occurred when he guided the sticks in Nick’s fingers down rhythmically- but to Nick’s ear they sounded like tarrumph tsk tsk. Tarrumph tsk tsk. Over and over until he felt it in his heartbeat.

when I was young and so secure by kaalee [G]

When Nick Nelson comes to Charlie’s house for the first time, Julio Spring is pretty sure he remembers him from somewhere. But where? (also, I suck at summaries. This is a window into adorable wee, 5 year old Nick Nelson, acting like a dinosaur and meeting Charlie Spring for the first time. If that’s your thing, definitely read.)

You've Taught Me Well by buggybugs [T]

Sarah Nelson has watched her son and Charlie grow together through all the stages of their relationship—navigating love, family, and growing up. Along the way, she’s taken on the role of a second mother to Charlie, offering guidance in the moments they needed it most. But when it comes to love, Sarah realises the boys have taught her just as much. Or: Five times Sarah shared her wisdom with Nick and Charlie, and the one time they showed her what love really means.

You Know, I Could Reimburse You… Or: The Bar Fic by NellieSayzBork [G]

It's a busy Friday night at the campus bar, and Charlie can't stop mooning over a hot rugby lad. Nick Nelson is trying so hard to approach his crush, but he just can't work up the nerve. Sometimes, you just have to return the drink. Title from Bakar's "Right Here, For Now"

your needs (my needs) by GoldenAvenger02 [T]

“Fine,” Tori agreed, knowing that calling back-up would be the closest thing that she would get to an agreement before opening her contacts, clicking on the name that belonged to the closest person with a car. It just so happened to be the same person who would do anything and everything for Charlie.

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Day 49: I Wanna Wake Up With You

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/V7lRrcq by PhoenixSpring I wanna wake up with you I wanna be there when you open your eyes I want you to be The first thing that I see I wanna wake up with you 5 times Charlie wakes beside Nick, and 1 time he wakes alone. Words: 8976, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 52 of 99 Moments of Discovery: A Heartstopper Countdown Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic) Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, Charles "Charlie" Spring (Heartstopper) Relationships: Nicholas "Nick" Nelson/Charles "Charlie" Spring Additional Tags: 5+1, Fluff, waking up together, moments in time, snippets of their life together, they're family, Canon mental heath struggles read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/V7lRrcq

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Recensione di Phoenix Springs

🌀 Un viaggio nel surreale: una Twin Peaks videoludica 🌀 Scopri Phoenix Springs, l'avventura grafica che mescola mistero, arte e temi profondi in un mondo enigmatico degno di Lynch. 🔍✨ ➡️ Leggi la recensione completa! #PhoenixSprings #TwinPeaks #Review

“Phoenix Springs” è un’avventura punta e clicca unica nel suo genere, sviluppata da Calligram Studio. Il gioco si distingue per la sua estetica surreale, la narrazione stratificata e le meccaniche innovative, offrendo un’esperienza che sfida le convenzioni del genere. Con un’atmosfera che ricorda le opere di David Lynch, il gioco trasporta il giocatore in un mondo inquietante, affascinante e…

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Heartstopper fanfic appreciation

My lovely cousin is new to the wonderful world of heartstopper and I promised her a fanfic rec-list but since there are sooo many great stories on ao3 by now I'd LOVE for you all to chip in and add YOUR favourites as well. Feel free to reblog with the one(s) you love the most. All ratings, one shot, multi chapter, doesn't matter- bring it in❤️ 🍂

I'll go first:

We should have one by the lovely henry_amargosa

What's it gonna be by PhoenixSpring

Literally every work by RedSkiesAtNight22

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College/University (1) Masterlist

And they were roommates...  (Ao3) - appletensai

Summary: Nick is quite desperate because Tara, his actual roommate, is leaving to move in with Darcy. And he has to look for someone to share the apartment with now instead. Unfortunately, all the applicants are creeps except one person that appeared unexpectedly on his doorstep. Maybe it isn't that hard to find a replacement for Tara...

Bad Idea (Ao3) - abastard

Summary: If he’s being honest, Charlie doesn’t remember much of the night. He remembers enough, smooth expanses of skin, light bruises sucked into a collarbone, the feeling of Nick’s lips against his. Much of the rest of the night, however, was missing. 

Charlie wakes up in Nick's bed, panic ensures.

Before Us (Ao3) - oceanfruit

Summary: Charlie was excited for college, but when he finds out his roommate has a baby, things quickly become interesting. Life only get worse when he realizes who this roommate is. 

It was going to be a long year.

Bring Me That Horizon (Ao3) - cinnaluminum

Summary: Darcy is at the kitchen sink when Nick comes in the door, elbow deep in soapy water and frantically washing what looks like half the dishes and cutlery in the apartment. Nick toes off his shoes and laughs, because when it comes to Darcy’s dish-hoarding habit he has discovered that life is easier if he chooses to find it entertaining rather than annoying.

he's all that (and that's all i need) (Ao3) - nickynelson

Summary: Nick’s at uni and he’s playing truth or dare at a party. His answer doesn’t satisfy the people he’s playing with.

i don't want to look at anything else (now that i saw you) (Ao3) - somnatic

Summary: Nick would consider his life at university rather unremarkable. That is, until Charlie moves in, with his fairy lights and his silly friends and his ridiculous, lovely heart

Let me dance to the beat of your drum (Ao3) - fakinbrilliance

Summary: Charlie agreed to join a band during his first year at Leeds for a bit of fun, and one of their songs went viral. Now he has fans, and those fans find it hard to believe a jock like Nick could possibly be dating the Charlie Spring, the hot, emo drummer of their new favourite band. Charlie is having none of that, thank you very much.

Love and Rugby (Ao3) - akqueenie22

Summary: College Hearstopper AU! Nick and Charlie meet each other for the first time at a rugby match. Despite running in different circles, they are immediately drawn to each other.

Meet me halfway  (Ao3) - jessx2231

Summary: While Nick has still only ever dated girls, the way he’s drawn to Charlie is more than enough to validate his confidence in being bisexual. The more he talks to him, the more he wants to listen, to learn about when he met Tao and Elle, and if he likes his sister’s boyfriend, and what it would be like to hold his hand or kiss him.

One Bad Night (Ao3) - glowingregards

Summary: Charlie Spring comes back to his shared dorm with Nick Nelson late one night in tears. Charlie is going through a breakup, Nick is there to help. What happens when Nick starts to catch feelings for his roommate?

U-Nick-Versity (Ao3) - Faramaz_44

Summary: Nick is away at University in Leeds. Charlie is stuck back home in Kent for another year, 275 miles away. They're both feeling things about the situation.

What if? (In any universe) (Ao3) - 01FictionDreamer01

Summary: Charlie Spring has just started his first year at the University of Leeds. Can he escape his difficult past and leave the trauma of his old relationship behind him? What will happen when he meets a beauiful boy who turns his world upside down in a way he never expected? Will he ever be able to let himself be vulnerable again?

What's It Gonna Be? (Ao3) - phoenixspring

Summary: Nick is struggling with being bisexual in a world that seems to assume that straight or gay are the only two legitimate options. Call him a romantic, but he's not interested in hook ups and one night stands. He wants a relationship, with someone he can be his whole self with. And his true self is bi, and proud!

Charlie is struggling with trust and control after an abusive relationship in high school shatters his self esteem. His therapist has suggested he needs to find a hobby that pushes at his limits of being in control. Charlie thinks Geoff probably meant joining a band, or maybe rock climbing, and not seducing fit guys, who are way out of his league, for one night stands. Same results though, so what's the harm?

Wisdom Teeth (Ao3) - nicknelsons

Summary: Set in an alternate universe where Nick and Charlie met at university and quickly became best friends, deciding to move in together for Charlie's second/Nick's third year. A one-shot about what happens when Nick gets his wisdom teeth removed.

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#phoenixspring (at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport)

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Drunk on sex, Giddy on love by PhoenixSpring [T]

“Are you okay?” Charlie asked quietly a minute later, his hand stroking Nick’s tummy. Nick hummed. “Very, very okay. You?” “I’m… perfect,” he answered truthfully. ~~~ Set after Nick and Charlie's first time trying something new.

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First look at Phoenix Springs

A new trailer has been released for Phoenix Springs, which is set to release September 16, 2024.

Lose yourself in the mystery of Phoenix Springs, a modern point-and-click set in a striking neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.

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[mcgnagallsarmy]

Top 10 Nick x Charlie fics I’ve read (Aug 2024)

a shield of blue and green by shadowquill17 [T]

Tristan Hayes has just joined Truham’s rugby team, and Nick has a feeling he might turn out to be a bully. Because of course, there's no other reason Tristan could be looking at Charlie… right?

Drunk on sex, Giddy on love by PhoenixSpring [T]

“Are you okay?” Charlie asked quietly a minute later, his hand stroking Nick’s tummy. Nick hummed. “Very, very okay. You?” “I’m… perfect,” he answered truthfully. ~~~ Set after Nick and Charlie's first time trying something new.

I Wanna Wake Up With You by PhoenixSpring [M]

I wanna wake up with you I wanna be there when you open your eyes I want you to be The first thing that I see I wanna wake up with you 5 times Charlie wakes beside Nick, and 1 time he wakes alone.

I'll do whatever it takes (I'll make a million mistakes) by Draco_sollicitus [T]

Julio Spring thinks his children are nothing short of wonderful. He'd do anything to protect Charlie from the world's cruelty, but his son keeps him at arm's length. Then, at the cinema, Julio Spring arrives early for pick-up and overhears two conversations: one, between his son and his new friend, Nick. The other, between his son and someone cruel. (AKA The One where Julio Spring hears Ben bullying Charlie, but Nick comes back and puts a stop to it before it goes too far - Episode 7 Canon Divergence)

Kiss Me by stars_fall_on [E]

Ever since Charlie dropped the bomb of wanting to have bareback sex with Nick during movie night at Charlie's home, there hasn't passed a day where they haven't spoken about it. It's mostly been comments like 'I can't believe we're actually gonna do this' or questions like 'Are you sure you wanna do this? Are we ready for this?' It always ended in the same resolution, though: HELL YES! As soon as humanly possible, please.

Paddleboarding by waveofyou [T]

Your daily dose of Heartstopper joy! 37 days til Season 3 drops! Nick and Charlie visit La Jolla Cove with their twins and dogs on Nick’s 40th birthday. Charlie POV ♥️

practically married (already us) by shadowquill17 [T]

Nick is in his first year of uni and out for a night with the lads, when one of them mentions that he and Charlie are practically married. Nick is not even surprised at how much he likes the idea.

Someone Special by agreatwave [T]

“When Sarah meets Charlie Spring, her first impression is that he’s very different to Nick’s other friends.” Sarah sees many different sides of Charlie over the years. She loves each and every one.

this is our place, we make the rules by citydreaming [E]

Nick gulps, clears his throat and then just spits the words out, fast and broken “me and Charlie have split up.” And there it is, the truth just hanging between them. The thing Nick swore would never happen, the thing he brushed off every time someone told him that teenage love doesn't last. Nick and Charlie break up during Nick’s first year of university, this is the story of them finding their way back to each other.

you're the blood in my veins by charliesnelsons [M]

Nick visits Charlie at uni for Halloween and experiences jealousy for the first time.

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Something's Not Stacking Up

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/DdjVmye by PhoenixSpring Juggling a new uni degree alongside a new job could be overwhelming. Luckily for Nick he's paired with Charlie his first day at work, and his new friend makes the mind numbing work just about bearable. Charlie soon becomes the best friend Nick's never had. He's funny, smart, kind... And attractive. Nick's straight. He's sure he's straight. He thinks he's straight. Yes, Charlie is his favourite person in the whole world, but that doesn't mean he wants to kiss him. ...Nick might not be straight. Words: 3340, Chapters: 1/5, Language: English Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Sai Verma, Otis Smith | Omar, Christian McBride (Heartstopper), Nicholas "Nick" Nelson, Charles "Charlie" Spring (Heartstopper), Nellie Nelson, Henry Nelson (Heartstopper) Relationships: Nicholas "Nick" Nelson/Charles "Charlie" Spring Additional Tags: Bi-awakening, Bi-disaster Nick Nelson, Demi Nick, Fresh Start, University, Nick loves cuddles, Pansexual Sai, rugby lads, Nicholas "Nick" Nelson has Strong Rugby Arms, First Job, Tesco extra, Sassy Charlie, Canon Mental Health Charlie read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/DdjVmye

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a shield of blue and green by shadowquill17 [T]

Tristan Hayes has just joined Truham’s rugby team, and Nick has a feeling he might turn out to be a bully. Because of course, there's no other reason Tristan could be looking at Charlie… right?

Damn, I Miss You Tonight by Cherry_likethefruit [M]

“I think no talk about uni should mean no talk about GCSEs either.” Nick felt a bit unmoored. There was something in the way Charlie was looking at him that made his heartbeat quicken. “Uh, what do you want to talk about then?” “We could talk about…Saturday?” Charlie took his bottom lip between his teeth, and suddenly Nick was finding it nearly impossible to ignore his growing erection. He wasn’t really sure how Charlie made the gesture look both shy and obscene at the same time, but the combination was really working for him. Nick swallowed hard, trying to maintain some semblance of cool for at least a while longer. “Are you excited for the fête?” Charlie smirked. “I mean, that wasn’t really the exciting event I had in mind.” A continuation of Heartstopper chapter 7 - 27… Or, what I think probably happened between comic pages 1467 and 1468.

For Everyone (Except Me) by 7ate9 [G]

“Nick, I was… thinking… about us?” He wasn’t sure why it came out as a question. Nick nodded, trepidation encroaching on his light expression. “Okay.” “And, well, um…” The speech, remember the speech. “I just think that, well.” Charlie took a deep and forced himself on. For Nick. For Tao. For everyone. (Everyone except me.) “I think it might be better if we, you know…” Charlie swallowed heavily and forced himself to continue holding Nick’s gaze. For Nick. “If we stopped doing this.” If Charlie got through the break up in season 1

Is it Okay if we, like… Keep this a secret? by PhoenixSpring [T]

5 times Nick and Charlie think they're keeping their relationship a secret, plus the 1 time they realise they've been caught.

promise that we'll never be apart by golden_hestia [G]

“You’ve been glued to my side since I got here yesterday and are currently laying on top of me.” Nick turned his head back and cracked an eye open, giving Charlie that very lopsided smile that made him feel fizzy on the inside. “Well, I guess I can’t help that either. I like being close to you.” “More like you need to be close to me.” Charlie couldn’t help the excited flutter of his heart, knowing that he adored Nick so dearly and that the adoration was returned so willingly and effortlessly from Nick. “Because you’re clingy.” Nick scoffed and hid his face in Charlie’s chest. “We aren’t having this argument again, Char. I’m not clingy.” -- Nick and Charlie spend a quiet afternoon in bed trying to answer the age-old question of who really is the clingy one in their relationship.