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lookingfts · 2 months ago

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Friday Fic Rec 9/6

Thanks for your submissions! Here are the recs for our first week. (Titles are links to each fic)

All the magic we made by @iwishyouwouldstop

"I'm always shocked this fic doesn't have 1000 kudos. It's so damn good."

Description: Kate and Anthony grow up together, learn to harness their magic together and are certain nothing can tear them apart. Until something does. Now they are strangers who occasionally publicly humiliate each other in between finding means to survive in a world that is increasingly hostile to their kind. Then Anthony commits the ultimate betrayal and Kate's retribution results in a life-threatening curse that forces them to work together.

Status: WIP (18/?) Rating: E

Love Doesn't Burn. by magicalmenagerie

"This fic isn’t finished, and the author hasn’t updated it since 2023, but it’s still one of my favorites. I love how it mixes the past and the present, and how the two characters were involved during the worst phase of their lives and then reconnect when they’re more mature."

Description: Anthony is trying to forget his past. Kate is trying to remember as much as possible. They’re both too young to know what they fall into is not love. Until much later, they finally do. (A second chances au riddled with miscommunication, infatuation, and incomprehensible philosophical musings)

Status: WIP (11/14) Rating: E

The Hope That Keeps You and One Last Weekend by @helenakwayne

"They have very different vibes but they’re both soo good and I think they’re less known fics in the fandom. I would say read the hope that keeps you if you’re looking for something more fun and fluffy, and one last weekend if you want angst (with a happy ending of course)."

Description: The Hope That Keeps You: Kate Sharma loves football because her father loved a certain West London club, so she made it her job. Anthony Bridgerton loves football because his father loved a certain West London club, so he bought it—or at least some of it. They’re all supporting the same side, so there should be nothing but harmony, right? It’s not like they unnecessarily complicate everything for no reason.

One Last Weekend: On the weekend of Simon Basset’s and Daphne Bridgerton’s wedding, Anthony Bridgerton and Kathani Sharma try to finally get what they both need after years of pursuing what they thought they wanted.

Status: Both Complete Rating: E

I'd Give All I Have, Honey (If You Could Stay Like That) by @newtonsheffield

"23 year old Anthony is a himbo and causes a LOT of tears for Kate but ends perfectly."

Description: The one constant in Anthony Bridgerton's life was Kate Sharma. They'd spent their entire childhoods together, she was as part of him that could never leave him. But the time to grow up came sooner than he thought it would. And he doesn't know why the sight of men queueing outside the Sharma's townhouse makes him sick to his stomach.

Status: Complete Rating: T

LFTS rec: A Devil's Love by FormerlyIR

Someone asked me about a mafia fic recently, and my mind went straight to this masterpiece. I had to reread it and honestly - it was even better than I remembered. Crazy hot passion wrapped in the most creative, evocative prose.

Description: When Kate's sister goes missing, she gets herself a waitress job at the Pebble Lounge to track her down, working under London’s seedy underbelly to find the only person she has left in this world to love. And Anthony Bridgerton? No matter how alluring and distracting he may be, he’s just a means to an end, his life defined by his family business built on corruption. Kate won’t dance to that tune. She’s just trying to find her sister.

Status: Complete Rating: E

Thanks for your submissions! This will be a weekly thing, so keep your recs coming, and I'm open to suggestions about the format!

#lfts fic recs #bridgerton #kanthony #kate x anthony #anthony x kate #bridgerton fic

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fitrahgolden · 27 days ago

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To React: Chapter One

This was actually my first attempt at a multi chapter story. I posted it in December of ‘22 and deleted that chapter last summer. I'm giving it another go. Huge shout out to @lookingfts for helping me flesh out this story and for continuing to give me feedback on my ideas.

To React

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Kathani Kaveri Sharma, 26

Member of Smythe-Smith Dramatic Society - props and set design

Manager of Palette Arts and Crafts Supply

Watercolour artist by commission

Anthony Bridgerton, 29

Solicitor at Bridgerton, Danbury, and Frederick Solicitors law firm

Benedict Bridgerton, 27

Member of Smythe-Smith Dramatic Society - writing, directing, acting

Published writer - poems, plays

Oil and watercolour artist by commission

Siena Rosso, 25

Member of Smythe-Smith Dramatic Society - acting and singing

Social media influencer

—

CHAPTER ONE

“I can’t keep doing this. I deserve more. So do you, though I know you won’t let yourself believe that. You need to figure out what you want. We both know it isn’t whatever the fuck this is. Anthony, you need to let me go.”

They were standing in the tiny foyer of Siena’s flat. She hadn’t even let him get all the way inside before she told him they needed to talk. They had gone back and forth for about fifteen minutes before Anthony realised he didn’t know what he was fighting for. Everything she’d been saying was true.

Maybe it was just because he was the one that was usually doing the breaking up. And that’s what this was. A real breakup. Not some lover’s quarrel that would inevitably end with them making up, fucking in some ridiculous place like his mum's garden during a dinner party or her dressing room at Smythe-Smith Dramatic Society.

“Right.” He looked down, around, anywhere but at her, feeling like a twat, holding the roses he’d brought to her place, the bouquet she ignored as she wasted no time getting into what had obviously been weighing on her for some time. “Um, so, I’ll go.”

Her eyes were wet with unshed tears. His eyes weren’t, which probably said something. Siena put a hand up to his cheek, which was thick with stubble that one could almost call a proper beard.

“I really wish you all the best, Anthony.” She sounded… tired. So damn tired.

“Thanks, um…” He took half a step back away from her touch, telling himself he didn’t need any comfort. “You, as well.” He turned to leave, but stopped. “Would it–You’ll probably still see me at shows. You know, for Ben.”

Siena nodded. “Of course.”

“I’ll keep my distance, though. At wrap parties and things like that.”

“I’m not worried about it, Anthony.”

“Right.” He stepped out over the threshold. “OK. Bye. Um–Yeah, bye.”

“Bye.”

Anthony had made it halfway down the hallway before realising he was still holding the damned roses. He tossed them in the bin at the top of the stairs without a backwards glance on his way out to the street.

—

The next morning, Siena sat up in bed and turned to her bedside table, where she kept her "I Woke Up Like This" kit: A brush, floss, bottle of water, mascara, and lip stain. Once she was armed for the internet, she posted a quick video to her feed.

"Good morning, guys! I'm gonna level with you. I'm going through some personal stuff right now but I just wanted to hop on here to let anyone who needs to hear this know: You are worth it. No matter how hard it may seem, stand up for yourself. You are your biggest advocate. Love you guys! I'm off to SSDS for rehearsals. Make sure to buy tickets for our upcoming show! It's a revue of Shakespearean comedies! It's gonna be so much fun. Link in my bio! Check in with you later today. Mwuah!"

—

"OK, guys, I think we can call it a day! Thanks for everyone's hard work! Now, let's go drink!"

Benedict's dismissal was met with cheers and applause by the cast and crew, scattered onstage, in the audience, and backstage at the Smythe-Smith Dramatic Society. As everyone gathered their things, most preparing to walk down the street to the pub, Benedict caught up with Siena, who was moving slowly, putting her bag strap over her shoulder.

"Hey."

"Oh, hey, Ben."

"You were great today, as usual, but I just wanted to check in because you seem a bit down. I don't know, low energy? Anything I can help with? Are you unhappy with the show or–"

Siena scoffed and shook her head. "You haven't spoken with your brother?"

Anthony. Of course. Benedict rubbed the back of his neck. "Ah, no. What did he do this time?"

Siena paused thoughtfully. "Nothing, really. It was just time to finally… I don't know, free ourselves, you know?"

Benedict didn't know. He narrowed his eyes. "So… You guys broke up."

It wasn't a question. It was a statement, an indication that this didn't seem like news. They fell out all the time. But Benedict knew better than to point that out.

Siena sighed. "Yes, we broke up. But this time is different.”

Benedict smiled a little at the cliche.

“No, Ben, really. I sort of had an epiphany a few weeks ago. How can I claim to be all about self love and respect while being in a relationship with a guy who has made self-loathing his entire personality? If he doesn't think he deserves anything good, what does our relationship say about how he feels about me?"

Benedict's face sobered. He opened his mouth to respond but nothing seemed right.

"Sorry, I know he's your brother–" Siena waved a hand and made to turn away but Benedict stopped her.

"No, no, it's fine. I do understand what you're saying. I just… I’m sorry he made you feel that way."

Siena shrugged, “I appreciate it.” A small smile formed on her face. “It’s weird. When I woke up this morning, in some ways, I already felt better than I have in a year and a half. I hope it's the same for him. I think it will be. I'll always care about him, you know?”

Benedict nodded slowly. “Come here, babe.” He pulled Siena into a bear hug that made her chuckle. She backed up and put her hand on his shoulder, shaking him gently.

“But, really, we don’t have to talk about your brother. We're meant to be drinking, right?”

Benedict relaxed and took Siena’s bag off her shoulders to carry for her.

“Right. And yours are on me tonight.”

—

Three weeks later, on a Sunday evening, the members of SSDS were celebrating a successful run of “The Comedy of Errors, and Then Some” backstage at the theatre. As always, Benedict made sure the wrap party was catered well and had an open bar. Such was one of the benefits of having a trust fund baby as the most active member of your drama club.

Once Siena had changed, she cautiously entered the gathering, scanning the room for who else may be here in addition to the players and crew.

“He’s not here,” came a voice from behind her.

“Jesus, Ben! Do you need to start wearing a bell?”

“Sorry, honestly didn’t mean to startle you. You just looked… worried?” Benedict raised his eyebrows

Siena nodded reluctantly. “Thanks.. I… Yeah, I was wondering if he was here,” she admitted. How has he been? I haven’t really seen much from him online or anything.”

“To quote the man himself,” Benedict dramatically pulled out his phone, took a deep breath, and uttered, “‘I’m fine.’”

“Ugh, fuck off.” Siena gently pushed his shoulder as they shared a laugh. “He’s always fucking fine,” she lamented, rolling her eyes.

Benedict shrugged. “Yep. Haven’t seen him much. He came to a show, of course. Left a donation. Same as ever. Mum was complaining that he hasn’t been at the house, citing work every time any of us even hints at a family get-together.”

“Same old shit.” Siena ruefully shook her head.

“Same old shit, indeed. Anyway, we don’t have to talk about him, remember? Can I get you a drink? Some food? You have to eat something. This place I ordered from is fucking excellent.”

Benedict offered Siena his arm, and after she took it, he led her to the buffet table.

“Every place you pick is always excellent, Ben.”

—

Kathani sat on one of the folding chairs at the edge of the party, thinking it was probably time to say her goodbyes and head out. She was opening the art supply shop she managed in the morning, and had already had too much to drink, if she was being honest. She needed to pack for Bridgwater so she could catch the train right after work. Mary and Edwina always insisted she didn’t have to visit every week, yet every time she made the trip, there was a laundry list of things with which they needed help. And lately there was the ongoing conversation of where Edwina wanted to go to university. Ultimately, Kathani wanted her sister to pick anywhere she wanted. But if Edwina stayed in Somerset, she could live at home with Mum, which would be great not only for Mary but also for their family finances. Edwina had spoken excitedly about the aspect of coming to London. Kathani had been careful not to discourage her–not yet, at least. However she always found herself in a spiral about everything that would need to change to make that happen–without contacting Mary’s parents. Mary can’t stay three hours away from her daughters by herself. How would they pay for Edwina’s tuition? If Edwina lived with her, that would help, but her flat is tiny. Could she afford a bigger place? She could leave SSDS and have time for a proper second job. Maybe put more effort into marketing her paintings?

“Hey, mind if I sit here?”

Kathani’s thoughts were interrupted by Siena Rosso, gesturing towards the empty chair next to her.

“Not at all. Brilliant job tonight. The whole run, actually, as always.”

Siena settled into the chair and smiled as she took a sip of her drink. “Thanks. It’s Kate, right? Beautiful work on the sets. Likewise, no surprise there.”

“It’s Kathani, actually, and thank you.”

“Oh. Sorry, I could have sworn–”

Kathani waved her off. “It’s fine, I went by Kate for a while. Decided to go back to my given name. I realised I actually couldn't be arsed to care too much about making white people more comfortable with me.”

“Ah. Sorry.”

“On behalf of all white people?” Kathani teased.

Siena held up her hands. “Just me, I’m afraid.”

“Well, apology accepted.” The two women shook hands in mock seriousness, laughing. “I’ll just have to collect my reparations one at a time, then.”

They sat in comfortable silence for a few moments before Kathani spoke again.

“Isn’t Benedict’s brother usually following you around at these things?” Kathani’s voice was a little tight as she asked the question, falling short of her goal to sound only mildly interested.

“Ah.” Siena shook her head, resigned. “Nope. Not anymore.”

Kathani's eyebrows shot up, something like longing awakening within her and making her heart stutter. She schooled her features before tentatively offering, “Sorry?”

“No, it’s good. I mean, thanks, but… I ended it. It was the right thing to do. Um–” Siena suddenly looked away, sheepish.

Kathani narrowed her mirthful eyes. “But…?”

“What?” she responded innocently.

Kathani held her hands up. “Hey, you don’t have to tell me, I can just tell there was more you were going to say. And I’m a neutral-ish party.”

“Ish?”

“Well, Anthony isn’t here to defend himself, is he? So, I’ll gladly ‘yes and’ any shit you want to say about him.” Hearing how terrible a partner Anthony is sounded like exactly what Kathani needed.

Siena laughed, “Ha, no. Actually, it’s nothing to do with him. Not directly, anyway.”

Oh, well. “No?”

“Yeah, I’m just… I don’t know…” Siena struggled to articulate her thoughts, gesturing vaguely at her own body.

Kathani smiled as realisation hit her. “Lonely? Missing a warm body in your bed? Getting tired of your vibrator?”

“Jeez, yeah. Yes, OK?” Siena looked around as if anyone might be paying attention to them. No one was, of course.

“Hey, no judgement coming from this direction,” Kathani said. “Actually… I think I may be able to help with that.”

Siena raised an eyebrow, amused, but perhaps also intrigued. “You think so, eh?”

Kathani shrugged, biting her lip. “I, um… I was actually about to head out.” She looked over at the exit before meeting Siena’s gaze, holding it.

“OK,” Siena said softly before swallowing.

Slowly, giving Siena time to stop her, Kathani raised her hand and pushed a lock of Siena’s hair behind her ear and smiled at her, her eyes dropping to Siena’s mouth.

“Smooth,” Siena whispered, her eyes similarly trained on Kathani's lips.

“Thank you,” Kathani replied under her breath before leaning in and kissing her.

Siena was still for a few moments, but right before Kathani took the hint and pulled away, she felt Siena’s lips move against hers. Kathani cupped the back of Siena’s head and deepened the kiss once Siena opened her mouth to allow Kathani’s tongue to mingle with hers. Once they pulled back for breath, Kathani stood and held out her hand. After Siena took it and stood as well, she said, “Let me get this out of the way now. I actually do have work in the morning, and I’m going to visit my family afterwards.”

“Two tried and true excuses? Impressive.” Siena's eyes twinkled.

“I know. But if tonight goes well, maybe we can catch up next week?” She ran a thumb over Siena's knuckles

They shared a grin before Siena nodded. “Yeah, take me home and let’s see how we fare.”

—

The following week, SSDS met up to discuss their next show. Benedict noted that Kathani and Siena were sitting together and tried to remember if he’d ever seen them looking so friendly. Of course, all the members knew each other to some degree. But it was a pretty big group, and Kathani tended to stick with her fellow props and set design crew. But the twosome were certainly friendly tonight, smiling and whispering throughout the meeting and then finally, once everyone was dismissed, leaving together, hand-in-hand.

—

Anthony was leaving a date’s townhouse when he received a video call from Benedict.

“What?” he huffed as he jogged down the front steps.

Benedict looked to be trying to make out Anthony's surroundings. “Well, well, well. It’s only 9 o’clock. Couldn’t even stay for tea?”

“Right. Hanging up.”

“Wait, wait! I have news,” Benedict announced in a singsong voice.

"Sure, you do. Go on, then."

"Seriously, though. I'm only telling you this because I work with them and if something comes up on Siena's Instagram or something, I know you're gonna feel betrayed or some shit."

"Siena can do whatever she wants," Anthony said, defensive.

"I know that. But does that mean you don't want to know if she's hooking up with someone I know?"

Anthony slowed his steps. After rolling his eyes and running a hand over his face, he relented.

"Fine. Who is it?"

"You remember Kathani Sharma, right? She does the sets."

Kathani Sharma. Kate. Of course Anthony remembered Kate. Last year, Benedict dragged him to SSDS bowling. Well, more like his brother casually mentioned he was going bowling, and Anthony grabbed his bowling bag and declared, "Fuck, yeah, I'll come show you theatre kids how it's done!"

A couple of hours later and he was as frustrated as he was mesmerised by the woman he ended up on the same lane with. Anthony would never say she was better than him. Never. But facts are facts, and she blew him out of the water on that particular night. And with such unabashed glee, as well. "That's not even my highest score!" she had crowed, a grin gracing her striking face. As far as Anthony was concerned, he was playing against Kate and Kate alone. And she seemed to be on the same wavelength. That night had been shaping up to be the most fun he'd had in a long time before it was suddenly cut short when Siena, who had been playing several lanes away, sauntered up to him and started whispering in his ear about how much she missed him. Before he knew it, he was in the back of a car with Siena, a thought circling in the back of his mind about not giving Kate a proper goodbye–and a quieter yet more persistent thought that he shouldn't have left at all.

"Ant?"

Benedict's smug smile greeted Anthony as he was pulled back to the present, a stranger jostling passed him where he'd stopped on the sidewalk.

"Yes, I remember her. Like I said, Siena can do whatever she wants. No need to keep me updated. I've gotta go."

"I'm sure you do. The night is young and all that."

—

Back at his penthouse, Anthony felt like the worst cliche, and a bit of a creep, if he was being honest. What bothered him most was that he didn’t know why he was behaving this way. In the history of his on and off relationship with Siena, he’d never been particularly interested in who Siena spent her time with when they were “off.” Sure, he got a little jealous when he happened to see a social media post featuring her and someone else looking cosy, but it passed quickly. He had his own company to keep him plenty occupied. And, anyway, he always took comfort in the assumption that they would eventually resume the exclusive fuckery that they called a relationship. But that door was finally firmly closed, and here he was, googling “Kathani Sharma London” and sorting through the results.

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sea-owl · 1 year ago

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I'm reading Isekai/Transmitgation comics again soooo imagine this:

Modern Kate Sharma transmitgated into Regency Kate Sharma's body just after she's reached debut age. The twist is..... Modern Kate thinks she'll be suffering alone..... But she's really not.

Not when text boxes only she can see keep telling her what she should and shouldn't be doing...... It's a never ending Alexa of information that's as helpful as it is fucking annoying.

*Ping* Watcher thinks Kathani should tell Anthony Bridgerton his mouth would be of better use on her own 😇.

Poor Kate can only reply in her head or risk being called mad 🤣😂

Kate's ready to fight those boxes. She did not ask for this! All she wanted was to graduate college, but noooo she had to be sent back to Regency England!

Now she's stuck in the past and that capitol R rake is not helping!

Then, one day, a miracle happens. At a ball she hears from the gardens, "I don't think we can gaslight, gatekeep or girlboss our way out of this one."

Kate knows that phrase. That phrase is definitely not from the regency era.

Rushing towards the garden Kate sees that God forsaken text box but the words are backwards. The text isn't for her.

Staring up at the text box is Penelope Featherington, Lady Featherington's daughter, and Sophie Beckett, Lord Gunningworth's ward.

Both of them are scrunching their noses at whatever the box is telling them.

"Oh thank God I can finally talk to someone about these!"

#abc wives about to cause chaos #bridgerton #kate sharma #kate sheffield #sophie beckett #penelope featherington #otome au

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thekatebridgerton · 2 years ago

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Love your stories so much.... Can I have more of the Sophie taking Benedict's virginity and him wanting to marry her while Kate tries to hide her AU.... I can't get it out of my head... You have brilliant creativity.

You know I might actually write this and post it one day. I'm going to call it 'Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss' Kate, Sophie and Penelope's comedy of errors during one unfortunate house party

Whereas Kathani Sharma attempts to gaslight Viscount Bridgerton into beleiving that

1) No such girl named Sophie took his Brother's Virginity

2) Sophie Gunningworth doesn't exist, and that her suspicious maid Sophie Beckett, is not in fact the daughter of an Earl wearing a maid's clothes

3) that Kate has not kissed him repeatedly in the library to keep him from asking more questions about Sophie. Because really to imagine someone like Kate pushing him against a bookcase and kissing him like Sophie's life depends on it? honesty that sounds like a crazy story, Viscount Bridgerton must have been quite in his cups

4) that Kate did not show him her decolletage to distract him from seeing Sophie hiding in her room and that the subsequent hickeys of that encounter are simply allegic reactions to Kate's cosmetics. Because if Viscount Bridgerton had in fact seen Kate's breasts and done unspeakable things to her, then that would be scandalous and wrong and he obviously imagined it and she can't believe he would go so far as to fantasize about something that never happened. Kate Sharma will not stay here to encourage the delusions of Viscount Bridgerton's senile old head. His imagination and delusions of kissing and seducing Kate in the library are too wild. really.

Sophie, will continue to gatekeep to death, avoiding Benedict's attempts at finding her, because she absolutely doesn't want to get married and he's out there carrying her glove and proclaiming she's his one true love. When Sophie just wanted to have a hot night with a handsome lover. No ammout of good intentions in bed are worth losing her inheritance to Araminta if she marries before she's a spinster. Also Sophie came out to have fun and now she's feeling so attacked. Was she really that good at taking his virginity that he's so obsessed now??? #VirginGate

And finally Penelope is encouraged (tricked and ambushed more likely) by Sophie and Kate into well.. girlbossing her way into becoming the center of attention of the ton... and making Colin Bridgerton explode in jealousy (did we mention he's back from Italy?) . Because apparently if Anthony and Benedict are trying to keep Colin from killing every man who looks at Penelope's plump kissable lips for too long. Then they will be too distracted to notice Kate sneaking Sophie back to her father in London with the nearest bribable carriage available. Yup! Penelope's job is to drive Colin crazy. Then of course said mad idiot will become a nuisance to his brothers in an attempt to deny his feelings for Penelope. And Sophie and Kate will be free to avoid the Viscount and the not-virgin for the rest of the house party

Their plans will not backfire. At all

You know maybe I will write it this weekend. Who knows.

#bridgerton #polin #Kanthony #Benophie #kate sharma #sophie beckett #Penelope Featherington #gaslight gatekeep girlboss

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ao3feed-kathony · 1 year ago

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This Time We Fall Together

by Stars_of_Kyber

Kathani Sharma’s fiancé was annoying and overprotective. And a hoverer. And a bloody hypocrite.

She loved the man with all her heart, really did, but by God, sometimes he did his damnedest to irritate her!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A couple of months before their wedding, all Kate Sharma really wants is a good long nap, but she has to deal with a stomach bug and an overprotective fiancé.

Words: 13302, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of Falling, Part 7 of Bridgerton Tumblr Prompts

Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Anthony Bridgerton, Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma, Benedict Bridgerton, Violet Bridgerton, Mary Sheffield | Mary Sharma, Edwina Sheffield | Edwina Sharma, Daphne Bridgerton, Simon Basset, Eloise Bridgerton, Hyacinth Bridgerton, Gregory Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton, Francesca Bridgerton

Relationships: Anthony Bridgerton/Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma

Additional Tags: Modern AU, Established Relationship, engaged kathony, Medical Emergency, Fainting, Fluffy, Family Fluff, stubborn older siblings, Honeymoon, People are surprised Kate Sharma took a Sick day from work, Workaholic idiots

source https://archiveofourown.org/works/48505591

#kathony #kanthony #anthony bridgerton #kate sharma #kate sheffield #bridgerton #fanfic #ao3feed

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1016anon · 2 years ago

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Title: Fathoms Below Author: 1016anon Fandom: Bridgerton/Little Mermaid Pairing: Anthony Bridgerton/Kathani Sharma Summary: In which Kathani goes to the surface and Anthony is at the pier.

A/N -- Warning: Major character death

"What are you doing in the water? You shouldn't be in there."

"Well, you look strange. Where are your fins?"

"What are you talking about? I have legs. Why should I have fins?"

"You're a very strange boy."

"You still haven't answered my question. What are you doing in the water?"

"I live here."

"I don't believe you. No one lives in the water. You're going to drown and die. My da says so."

"I've been living in the water my whole life. Maybe you'd drown and die because you have those shrimpy things. That's what you get for being on the surface-- I bet your fins dried out and split and that's why you can't swim."

"I can too swim!"

"You can't. You're a stupid little boy and that's why you're stuck on the surface."

"I'm not stupid! And I'm not a little boy! I'm nearly eight!"

"Then prove it!"

"Fine! I will!"

This went about as well as could be expected of a seven year-old boy trying to follow a mermaid down to the ocean's depths.

"So you've never had fins? Your whole entire life?"

"No."

"Even as a baby?"

"I don't remember, but all my brothers and sisters didn't have fins when they were born."

"How many brothers and sisters do you have? I have six sisters."

"Six?! That's a lot. I only have two, but ma's growing one right now."

"My mum's growing one too. She visits the egg every day to make sure it's happy."

"You were born in an egg?"

"Of course I was born in an egg. Weren't you born in an egg?"

"No. I was born from my mother's belly."

The mermaid looked at him with a great deal of skepticism.

"How did you get out?"

This stumped the human boy.

"I don't remember."

"Then how did your brothers and sisters get out?"

"I don't know. Ma sends me to my friends and when I come back, there's a baby."

"Hmm," she peered at him with her large brown eyes. "What's your name? Do humans have names?"

"We have names! My name is Anthony."

"That's a strange name."

"It is not! You think everything is strange."

"My name is Kathani."

"You've a strange name too. Ka-tha-ni."

"You're very rude."

"You're very rude. I don't like you."

"I don't like you either."

"You almost drowned me."

"You didn't tell me that humans can't breathe underwater."

"I--"

"Anthony! I've been searching for you everywhere! Where have you been? You're all wet!"

"Ma! I was talking to Kathani," he turned to introduce her.

There were only ripples.

"Who?"

"Kathani. She was just here-- she's a mermaid."

His mother looked at him in that pinched expression of fondness and worry. It was obvious she didn't believe a word he said.

"Come along, Anthony, it's time for supper."

"But she was right there!"

"I'm sure she was, my dear."

"She was!"

Kathani watched as Anthony the Human Boy Who Couldn't Breathe Underwater used his legs to walk down the pier, holding his mother's hand. It seemed he hadn't been lying-- his mother was growing something in her belly.

Humans were very odd.

"I thought you had lessons today."

"Lessons are boring. All they talk about are angles and constellations."

"You said you have to do well if you want to join the navy."

"I am doing well. That's why lessons are boring. What about you, I thought you weren't allowed to come to the surface anymore."

"I may have let a few stingrays loose in the classroom."

Kathani smiled with bright-eyed mischief as Anthony laughed.

"You won't get in trouble?"

"They can't prove I did it."

"Menace," he splashed her. "I feel sorry for your tutors."

"You said you had something to show me?"

"Here."

Anthony offered her a small pewter figurine. It had cost a bit of pocket money, but he wasn't going to tell her that.

"What is it?" she asked, awed.

"It's a horse. I was telling you about them the other day."

"I've seen these around the pier! They pull the boxes with wheels."

"Carts. And those are draft horses-- this is a thoroughbred. They're much faster."

"Humans ride these?"

"Yes. You need two legs though," he teased.

"Why? You can just hold onto the neck?"

"No, we have saddles and sit on their backs."

"That doesn't seem very comfortable for the horse. It doesn't hurt them?"

"I don't think so. We're much lighter than the carts."

"I wouldn't let anyone sit on my back."

"Why does that not surprise me."

Kathani moved to give the pewter figure back to Anthony, but he shook his head.

"It's for you."

"For me? Really?"

"Yes."

"Thank you."

Anthony blushed to the tips of his ears, something Kathani either did not notice or did not quite understand. She, however, was relieved that Anthony could not see the way her scales shimmered underwater.

There was a tug on her fin. It seemed the very brief amount of time she had was up-- Newton was nudging her with his pointy nose.

"I have to go."

"You promised you'd help me study the constellations."

"Tomorrow night. You'll have a boat?"

"Yes."

"Then I'll be there at moonrise. Bring some more hard-tack. Newton liked those."

Anthony rolled his eyes.

"More evidence that your dogfish has no taste. Don't splash me! They'll know I was at the pier!"

Kathani harrumphed, then dove under the water.

"Well? What do you think?"

He turned around for her inspection.

"This is your uniform?"

"Don't say it looks odd. You've seen enough human clothing now to know how it works."

"I still don't understand it, but it looks nice. I like it. This means you're an officer?"

"Something like that. No longer swabbing the deck anyway. Here," he carefully perched the ridiculous hat on her head. "Don't get it wet."

It was crooked and fell over her eyes. Anthony laughed as he adjusted the angle. The brim of the hat slowly revealed her eyes, always so large and a clear, beautiful brown.

His breath caught as impossible dreams came to the fore-- dreams which had once limited their reach to night but now followed him into the day.

"It suits you," he said hoarsely.

She kept staring at him.

"Anyway," he cleared his throat. "I've been assigned to a new ship, the Aquata-- and yes, I know how ridiculous the name is. I didn't choose my assignment."

"Whose idea was it to name a ship after my sister?"

"I haven't a clue."

"It's bad luck."

"Then you'll just have to sail with me," he replied, aiming for jaunty but coming out too hopeful.

She grimaced.

"Trouble below?"

"Ariel. She's been sneaking to the surface."

"The youngest?"

Kathani sighed.

"What? I can't keep track of all your sisters, there are too many."

"Says the man with seven brothers and sisters. And none of you born from eggs-- I don't know why human women go through it. It sounds terrible."

"I should never have told you about that."

She stuck her tongue out.

"Very mature, Kathani. You undoubtedly serve as an excellent role model for Ariel."

"She's reckless, Anthony. She's been seen too many times by shore-people-- not just sailors. And she goes around collecting human things from shipwrecks."

"Any gold?"

"Be serious."

"You've been meeting me at the surface for nearly twenty years, why is it a problem when your younger sister does it?"

"It's different, Anthony. She's friends with a seagull."

"Ah."

"You know what I think of seagulls."

"Scheming opportunists leading impressionable young mermaids astray?"

"Do you know what their names are?"

"There's two of them? I thought there was only the one."

"Another has joined them! Soon it will be an entire flock!"

"Dire circumstances indeed."

"Nothing good can come from seagulls. Especially ones named Scuttle and Squakerdown."

"Does this mean you won't be able to come with me?"

"Don't be stupid, of course I'll be there. As often as I can."

"You have to take care of your strange human boy who can't breathe underwater."

"I do," she said primly. "So try not to fall overboard and drown this time."

"No promises," he grinned. "I almost forgot," he pulled out a packed wrapped in old newspaper. "For Newton."

The dogfish popped to the surface for a moment upon hearing its name and swam in excited circles to sniff its favorite surface treats. Kathani, having sampled the hard-tack long ago, shared Anthony's opinion of the stuff: she didn't see the appeal. But Newton never tired of them, especially if Anthony threw them a distance for Newton to catch.

They spent the rest of the afternoon that way, Kathani and Anthony taking turns to throw hard-tack for Newton.

If there happened to be gaps in conversation where they simply stared at each other, there was no one but an easily bribable dogfish to witness it.

"Anthony, what are you doing? I told you there was going to be a storm!"

"His Majesty Prince Eric insisted on taking this intrepid voyage out to sea for his birthday."

"You can't be on the water-- the storm is moving too quickly. You need to get back to shore."

"Prince 'I-outrank-you-as-Rear-Admiral' Eric seems to disagree."

"Humans!"

"None of us are here voluntarily," he said sharply. "We're better sailors than that."

Kathani made a sound of frustration.

"This storm is getting bigger-- it will be a tropical storm, if not a hurricane, when it makes landfall tonight."

"I'll do what I can, but his Majesty is of the impression he is an expert sailor with a gift for forecasting the weather."

"Be careful!"

"Aren't I always?"

"No. Anthony-- I can't promise I'll be here, there's a celebration today at the palace."

"Ariel's birthday, I know."

"Not her birthday, her debut."

"I wish I could be there to see it," he smiled crookedly. "And this crab-composer you've been complaining of for months."

Her expression softened.

"I wish you could be there also."

He leaned down and kissed her-- her lips were salty but her mouth was sweet. It was new and a long time coming, this thing between them.

"I have to go back on board."

"Don't drown," she whispered.

If he could have clubbed His Royal Highness Rear Admiral Prince Eric on the head to sail back to shore without being arrested by Grimsby for treason, he would have. As it was, he was readying a rowboat as best he could to survive a goddamn hurricane.

He drowned.

Even a sailor as experienced as Anthony was no match for a hurricane. Of the many sailors who went out that fateful day for Prince Eric's self-indulgent birthday celebration, only seven survived.

The rest were post-humously promoted and awarded medals of honor for their valiant service to King and Country.

Most of the bodies of the sailors washed to shore, which was surprising as the beach on which they were found was nowhere near the shipwreck. Kathani and Newton had dragged them to the surface out of deference to Anthony, who'd told her it was a luxury for a sailor to be buried.

Anthony, however, she kept for herself. Her strange human boy who couldn't breathe underwater.

The End.

#bridgerton #kathony #fanfiction #little mermaid au

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zarahjoyce · 1 year ago

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Kanthony Fic: potential, probable, impossible

Summary:

"Are you ever this straightforward with all the men you're going to blind dates with?" Anthony asks her.

"All the men?" Kate repeats, incredulous. "You're implying that I'm easy, then?"

"Oh no, not at all!" he replies. "But I don't think I'm wrong in thinking this isn't your first time, is it? Considering who your grandparents are."

...Fuck. Kate reminds herself that she's supposed to embody Edwina Sheffield, heiress extraordinaire of the Sheffield Oil Company - and not Kathani Sharma, regular paralegal. Edwina would have an extensive experience with blind dates, which she goes to just to let her dates down gently each and every time - considering she's romantic enough to want and look for love the usual, normal, non-rich way.

Why she didn't do that to this one, Kate has no idea.

Edwina sends Kate to a blind date with Anthony Bridgerton, with the sole purpose of turning the man off the idea of marrying her. Things, of course, do not go as planned.

mashup of Bridgerton and Business Proposal that no one wants but here we are I guess

Notes:

I'VE UPDATED THIS FIC PRAISE THE LORDDDDD

Link to Chapter 1

Link to latest chapter

#did i just write something what #kanthony #bridgerton fic #kate sharma #anthony bridgerton #business proposal #remixes

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kanthonyficrecs · 2 years ago

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Masterlist: Historical/Fantasy AU

updated 4/29/24

All the Magic We Made by iwishyouwouldstop Rating: E Status: WIP Summary: Kate and Anthony grow up together, learn to harness their magic together and are certain nothing can tear them apart. Until something does. Now they are strangers who occasionally publicly humiliate each other in between finding means to survive in a world that is increasingly hostile to their kind. Then Anthony commits the ultimate betrayal and Kate's retribution results in a life-threatening curse that forces them to work together.

Blood and Chrome by juniper5x5 Rating: M Status: WIP Summary: Anthony and Kate are hotshot pilots on the Battlestar Galactica, trying to save humanity from total extinction. One of them is a Cylon. (or, the Battlestar Galactica AU that only one person wanted)

dancing bears, painted wings by booksandrings Rating: T Status: WIP Summary: an anastasia inspired kathony au: in which kate has been missing for well over a decade and her family is desperate to have her back.

Dragonslaying by PenguinofProse Rating: T Status: Complete Summary: Kate is the village dragonslayer, and she's doing just fine on her own. She certainly doesn't need the help of a foolish knight.

every time a bell rings by starkswinterfelling Rating: M Status: WIP Summary: Christmas Eve, 1945. Anthony Bridgerton, after a lifetime of unfulfilled dreams, disappointment and sacrifice, reaches the end of his tether. A timely meeting with a strange, mysterious woman puts into perspective the vast reach love can have, and shows him that he really has had a wonderful life. An It's a Wonderful Life (1946) AU.

Give Me Your Eyes, I Need Sunshine by Hauntess, theshadowpuppet Rating: M Status: Complete Summary: Kathani never fit in with her sisters. She could never bring herself to lure human men only to kill them. Not after she was caught in a net when she was only a child and a kind human boy named Anthony saved her. Years later, when his ship is sinking from a storm and her sisters pick off the crew one by one, she risks everything to save him. The connection they formed years before never faded and under the full moon, they bound themselves together forever so she can live as a human with him. Their happiness is short-lived when her siren powers are no longer under her control as a human and Kate fears she ruined the life of the man she loves.

I've Just Gotta Get A Message To You by Searching4paradiso Rating: E Status: WIP Summary: Anthony Bridgerton meets Kate Sharma while preparing to ship out for Vietnam. They have a magical summer together that ends when he leaves her a letter, but Anthony doesn't know all of what remains in the aftermath.

Impossible Hazel Eyes by Mx Kate B Rating: M Status: Complete Summary: The war isn’t going well. Kate’s a guard. Anthony’s her prisoner. He’s a pacifist and done with killing. She’s mostly just bored and wants to read her book. What could possibly go wrong?

Lost, Drifting by Stars_of_Kyber Rating: G Status: WIP Summary: The Bridgertons were told war had taken Anthony from them forever. Miles and miles away, a man was found almost dead at the Sharma family property with no recollection of who he was. When Colin comes face-to-face with someone that could only be a ghost from his past, Anthony Sharma knows his quiet country life is about to be turned upside down. But will the family he has no memory of even recognize who he is now?

lover, please stay by wafflesandkruge Rating: T Status: Complete Summary: Daphne gestures exasperatedly at him. “You taught me yourself, brother. I am not mistaken. Love is when your eyes meet and your heart begins to beat faster–” “My heart,” Anthony snarls, “beats faster because she is aggravating!” aka the very self-indulgent and niche bridgerton grishaverse au

Mea Vita, Mea Lux by RosesAtDawn Rating: M Status: Complete Summary: An Ancient Rome AU of a lost childhood love fought for once more on the bloody stage of the Colosseum

Miss Sharma's Murder Mysteries by thequeenofgondor Rating: NR Status: Complete Summary: 1920s. London. A maid has gone missing from Bridgerton House. Eloise has called upon her friend, detective Kate Sharma, to solve the mystery. The sleuth’s ruby-handled switchblade is no sharper than her wit. When she meets Eloise’s eldest brother, the viscount, she finds that there is no greater enigma than… love.

Mistaken Identity by PenguinofProse Rating: E Status: Complete Summary: Infamous Count Bridgerton has a plan to kidnap the Crown Princess, but it all goes horribly wrong.

Never Tickle a Sleeping Bridgerton by Aurelia_Borealis Rating: G Status: WIP Summary: A Bridgerton AU set at Hogwarts, sometime in the 20th century - starting with Anthony/Kate.

Of Noble Blood by Stars_of_Kyber Rating: T Status: WIP Summary: Sir Anthony Bridger’s one and only responsibility in the Royal Guard is to protect the heir apparent to the throne, Princess Kathani Sharma. When an attack on the Palace threatens the life of the Royal Family and King Arjun is murdered in his own bed, Anthony will do whatever it takes to keep the princess safe. Even if it means returning to a place he’s been trying to avoid for the past 9 years of his life. Even if he might lose his life doing so.

Of Wolves and Women by anonymous Rating: T Status: Complete Summary: Anthony Bridgerton is a werewolf. Yes, it's confusing for him too.

pacific bridge by nighimpossible Rating: E Status: Complete Summary: “I think Anthony Bridgerton refusing to Drift with me is perhaps the first bit of sense he’s ever had,” Kate says stiffly, turning her back on the sergeant and filing out of the command center with one feeling coursing through her body: pure, unadulterated hate. (The Pacific Rim AU nobody asked for).

Redemption Is For The Lost by kateandanthonyaremyparents Rating: M Status: WIP Summary: As a former winner Anthony tries to protect his family from the cruelties of the Capitol. Kate, knowing damn well how his family saved hers after the death of her father, is determined to help him.

someone to watch me die by wmthackeray Rating: M Status: Complete Summary: kate and anthony at the end of the world. a modern!apocalypse coworkers-to-lovers au.

The Head Boy Who Charmed Me by doodlingaway Rating: M Status: Complete Summary: Kate’s final year at Hogwarts looks promising. She loves her spot on the house Quidditch team, she’s setting herself up for a career in wizarding advocacy, and she’s excited to discover that she’s been made the Head Girl. The only catch? The Head Boy is none other than her long-time nemesis, Anthony Bridgerton.

the light by which my spirit's born by ladykathani Rating: M Status: WIP Summary: Kate Sharma has lived her whole life isolated from the world. Stuck in her tower for as long as she can remember, she has long given up hope that she will ever be able to touch the grass, swim in lakes, or attend one of the ton’s balls she’s read so much about. But on her twentieth birthday, after unceremoniously hitting a viscount against the head with a pan, she finds that perhaps her life may turn out to be far more than she had ever imagined.

The Prophecy by Destroyedrecord Rating: E Status: WIP Summary: The old man finished his prayers, took the crown made of gold and rubies, and softly crowned the Queen. “Please kneel before your new sovereign. Queen Kathani Sharma, first of her name, Heir of the Fire and Protector of our Realm.” Everybody kneeled in respect and Edmund could feel anger color his cheeks as he noticed that both Mary and Edwina weren’t kneeling before their new queen. Maybe it was a good thing that Kate was sending him back home.

The Queen Who Loved Me by CherriesOnTheCake Rating: M Status: WIP Summary: The ‘females rule the world AU’ meets the ‘colonialism turned on it’s head AU’ OR Kate is basically Ghenghis Khan and Anthony is her not so blushing ‘bride’

The sleeping Viscount (OR the importance of being witness) by PortiaMargarita Rating: T Status: Complete Summary: The viscount Bridgerton was cursed to a hundred years of sleep, until a kiss from the Queen's diamond broke the spell. Exactly nothing is as it seems.

The Spy Who Loved Him by LoveIsStrong Rating: T Status: Complete Summary: Absolutely unserious mix of Kanthony, James Bond, Mission Impossible, Pride and Prejudice + What happened in Budapest.

The time traveler's wife by limon97 Rating: G Status: WIP Summary: After the death of his father, Anthony discovers he has the gift of being able to travel to any time in his life. The only problem is that his emotional instability and grief make him impossible to control, until he meets Kate Sharma.

till forever falls apart by Moomin_94 Rating: T Status: WIP Summary: And she could have gone her whole life without wanting to see him again, until a pilot was brought in, suspected paralysis from the waist down, with no one any the wiser as to how he survived at all. And she looked at his sleeping face, hollow and gaunt and still so handsome, and her heart stuttered. Anthony Bridgerton. The WWII AU absolutely no one wanted

To Grandfather’s House We Go by jashman19 Rating: G Status: WIP Summary: Anthony Bridgerton is trying to make it home for Christmas Day but is held up when, in the woods, he is led to a beautiful woman who is cursed to perpetual sleep.

Twisted Bonds by collectionoftulips Rating: M Status: WIP Summary: Witches are being hunted across the land, but Kate Sharma had to learn this forbidden ancient craft to help her family. She manages to keep her secret fairly well until the region gets a new nobleman who has been sent by the king to wipe out magic use in their area. Anthony Bridgerton hates witchcraft, ever since his father was killed by a witch over a decade ago. Therefore, he might not be pleased with this new task given to him by the king, but he understands the necessity. It seems, however, like fate and other forces might have other ideas, as he seems irrevocably drawn to a mysterious young woman he meets in the woods.

until i find my way to you by booksandrings Rating: M Status: Complete Summary: Reincarnation AU as we watch Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma maneuver through their various lives.

War Wounds by Allatonceyouaretheone Rating: T,M Status: WIP Summary: Kate Sharma meets a handsome and charming man. But she has no interest in starting anything with him. Until she sees him dancing with an elegant petite lady.

#masterlist #historical/fantasy au

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keirabisexual · 1 year ago

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Thanks yo the lovely @atlantidea for tagging me

FAVE SHOWS TAG GAME

rules: list 5 favourite shows (in no particular order) and answer questions accordingly.

1. Bridgerton/queen Charlotte

2. Shadow and bone

3. Sanditon

4. Outlander

5. Ginny and Georgia

who is your favorite character in 2?

Inej my angel and knife wife

who is your least favorite character in 1?

Kathani Bridgerton (neé Sharma) she's incredible and amazing and was able to snag the best husband

what's your favorite episode of 4?

Season 1 episode 7 when Claire and Jamie first fall in love 😍

what is your favorite season of 5?

Season 2 though I need to finish it. Also I heard that the show fixed their problems from s1. Finally a show that listens to fans

what's your favorite relationship in 3?

Surprisingly not a romance but it's charlotte and Georgiana

who is your anti relationship in 2?

Any male non canon ship. We already have a beautiful mlm ship so I'd rather that than shipping Mal or Kaz with a villain

how long have you watched 1?

The day after Christmas 2020

how did you become interested in 3?

I saw the gifs here and was intrigued

who is your favorite actor in 4?

Sam Hueghan my love

which show do you prefer: 1, 2 or 5?

1 of course hence my url and icon

which show have you seen more episodes of, 1 or 3?

1 I still have to see Sanditon s3

if you could be anyone from 4, who would you be?

All the absuers romanov style

how would you kill off your favorite character in 5?

I wouldn't be able too. Though the person I wouldn't mind offing isn't a favorite. But I'd get rid of them so Georgia can be with Joe 😁

would a 3/4 crossover work?

No two different times in history

pair two characters in 1 that would make an unlikely, but strangely okay couple

Daphne and George? They'd be cute and she would definitely support his mental health. Also he wants to have children.

overall, which show has the better cast, 3 or 5?

5 I care about more of the cast in outlander I only care about Sam and Cat

I tag @literaetures @jonathxnbaileys @prettybridgertons @kdlavs @barbiexken

#About me #Tag games

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bellascarousel · 2 years ago

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Next up on Bella Talks Writing is Tangled Webs. This one has two summaries because the first one I wrote was too long for AO3, LOL.

Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve — Sir Walter Scott

When Anthony Bridgerton's latest affair turns out to be a LITERAL affair with a married woman, Daphne's Political career is threatened before it even begins.

When Edwina Sharma gets a job at a PR firm in another country, her over-protective big sister Kate decides to go with her to look after her.

When Agatha Danbury's most problematic client and her newest intern have problems that just might be each others' solutions, she jumps at this chance to help both of them.

When Kate Sharma follows her baby sister to England, the last thing she planned on was falling for Edwina's boyfriend.

OR The fake dating AU that nobody asked for

OR A modern take on the show's plotline

Anthony Bridgerton has been at the center of scandal before. It’s never really bothered him. But, this time, it’s not just about him. When his latest bed partner turns out to not only be married, but to be married to Daphne’s political rival, he could end up taking her down with him. The only way to fix it now, is the one thing he absolutely does not want: a perfectly respectable relationship with a perfectly respectable woman. If it was just about him, he would tell both his publicist and his mother to shove it. But, this time, his hedonistic ways could end up ruining Daphne, too. He’s spent nearly half his life sacrificing himself for his siblings. He’s not about to stop now. Like it or not, it’s time to grow up - or at least pretend to.

Eight years ago, Kathani Sharma sacrificed everything for her family. Turning down both an acceptance to Oxford and a marriage proposal from the English exchange student she had been dating in high school, she used what was supposed to be her college tuition money to help keep her family afloat. Now a successful romance novelist writing under the name Katharine Sheffield, there is one major advantage to the career path she never would have chosen back when she still had choices — she can write from anywhere. So, when Edwina moves to England, Kate decides she’s going with, whether her little sister wants her to, or not.

Edwina Sharma has spent her entire life doing whatever her older sister Kate told her to do. And watching as Kate retreated further and further behind the mask that she had worn for so long that even she had come to believe it. When her mother’s best friend offers her an internship at her PR company, Edwina jumps at it, thinking that a move to England could be just what she needs to get out from under Kate’s thumb — and to force Kate out of her shell.

Agatha Danbury has always had her hands full as the Bridgertons’ publicist. But this time Anthony has really outdone himself. When he comes to her begging for a way to save Daphne from his latest screw-up, she comes up with a plan. Show the world that he has changed by inventing a perfect girlfriend that he’s head over heels in love with. Make it so that even if the journalists blackmailing him were to go forward with the story of him and Siena Rosso, nobody would believe it. When Edwina lashes out about Kate’s overprotectiveness, Agatha realizes that her new intern and her most problematic client could be the solutions to each others’ problems.

A fake relationship. Pretend to be madly in love long enough for Daphne to no longer be in the line of fire. And with Edwina seemingly taken care of, maybe Kate will finally let her walls down and start living her own life. Especially since being in London means reuniting with the man she once thought she would marry, someday.

There’s just one problem: It’s Kate that Anthony dreams about at night. And falling in love is definitely not on his to-do list.

This is obviously a modern AU, and will mostly follow the show's plotline. With a few differences. Edwina feels absolutely nothing beyond friendship for Anthony. In fact, he is... very much not her type, actually. But, he is one of VERY few people who know that - and big sister Kate is not one of the others. She is also a much better sister to Kate than she was in the show - despite her keeping one Hell of a secret for like half her life. I have a fairly good idea where I'm going with this, with whole scenes already planned out. I think it's going to be quite interesting once I get it really going. (I just hope that readers agree, LOL.)

Anyway, the plan once I finish Let's Run Away Together is to alternate between this, Ruined, What Might Have Been, and The Doctor Who Loved Me. So, I should be updating again, soonish. (It will go faster if LRAT will stop being a goddamn hydra and spawning more chapters...)

#Bella talks writing #Tangled Webs AU #kathony #kanthony #fanfic

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bellaleigh1975 · 2 years ago

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Next up on Bella Talks Writing is Tangled Webs. This one has two summaries because the first one I wrote was too long for AO3, LOL.

Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve — Sir Walter Scott

When Anthony Bridgerton's latest affair turns out to be a LITERAL affair with a married woman, Daphne's Political career is threatened before it even begins.

When Edwina Sharma gets a job at a PR firm in another country, her over-protective big sister Kate decides to go with her to look after her.

When Agatha Danbury's most problematic client and her newest intern have problems that just might be each others' solutions, she jumps at this chance to help both of them.

When Kate Sharma follows her baby sister to England, the last thing she planned on was falling for Edwina's boyfriend.

OR The fake dating AU that nobody asked for

OR A modern take on the show's plotline

There’s just one problem: It’s Kate that Anthony dreams about at night. And falling in love is definitely not on his to-do list.

#Bella talks writing #Tangled Webs AU #Kathony #Kanthony

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fitrahgolden · 1 year ago

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Lilies and Soap: 8 - Hyde Park

“Everyone is here

But no one can find us

Their voices are near

But no one can find us

How long, my dear

Until we’re found out?”

“Hyde Park” by Lilies and Soap.

Lyrics by A. E. Bridgerton and K. K. Sharma

—

Amma: Kathani, you are under no obligation to do anything, but please tell me you and Anthony talked.

Mummy: Of course, they've talked.

Ed Edd and Eddy: Yep. I bet they are “talking” right now. Like, so much “talking.”

Amma: So crass.

Amma: But, yes, that would be my guess.

Mummy: Darling, just let us know you’re OK.

Ed Edd and Eddy: Oh, Anthony is taking good care of her, I’m sure.

Mummy: We get it, Winnie.

Ed Edd and Eddy: She’ll text us when he lets her come up for air. Don’t worry, Mums.

Ed Edd and Eddy: Kate, you should know Mum recorded the re-airing of the show in the middle of the night–FOR YOUR WEDDING!!

--I would expect nothing less.

Ed Edd and Eddy: She lives! Is your lower half functional?

--Christ, Ed.

Ed Edd and Eddy: I’ll take that as a no.

Amma: Are you OK, Chellam?

--Yes, I’m good, and yes, I’m with Tony.

Mummy: “With” as in…?

--Yes, “as in…”

Ed Edd and Eddy: Called it!

Amma: So did I, I was just more mature about it.

Mummy: We’re so happy for you two, Darling.

--Thanks, Mum.

Ed Edd and Eddy: So am I!

Amma: Me, too.

Mummy: It’s not a contest. But I won, obviously. I said it first.

Amma: So, you're bringing him home next weekend, yes?

--Amma, I was just there.

Amma: And? Anthony wasn’t.

--It's not like you haven't met him. Mum, please talk to her.

Mummy: But I also want to see you two.

--Ed?

Ed Edd and Eddy: I mean…

--Ugh, I’ll think about it.

Ed Edd and Eddy: You've never turned down a visit before. You love coming here and bossing us around. Are you afraid you and Anthony won't be able to "talk" here?

--Bon, please.

Amma: Ignore her.

Amma: But if that is what you're worried about, you guys can do it while you're here, it's totally fine.

--"Do it"? Oh, my God.

Amma: No pressure, Chellam.

--Yeah, of course not.

Mummy: Don’t roll your eyes, Darling.

--How would you possibly know if I did that?

Ed Edd and Eddy: She definitely did, then.

Amma: Yeah. Cheeky.

Ed Edd and Eddy: Get back to your extracurriculars, Didi. And make sure to hydrate and eat. And I mean food, Kate. Eat food.

--Shut up.

--Love you guys so much. I’ll call later.

Kate barely had time to hit send before her phone was taken out of her hands.

“Good morning.” From behind her, Anthony’s voice was scratchy and deep, and it made Kate wish they could stay in his bed indefinitely. "What news of the outside world?"

"Ed and The Mums are very happy for us."

"Good." Anthony bit her shoulder. "I'm happy for us, too."

“And our presence is being requested–nay, demanded–at home next weekend. Can you? I could say no."

"You never turn down going to Somerset."

“You sound like Ed.”

"Let's go."

Kate turned to look at him with raised eyebrows. "Really?"

"We'll have to check with Ben, but yeah. I want to do all the couple-y things, Lamb, like spend the weekend together with your family."

Kate smiled up at him. "OK."

"OK." Anthony kissed her softly before burrowing under the covers, taking her with him. "Now, speaking of couple-y things…"

"We have a recording session this morning." Kate managed to piece together the sentence between moans.

"That can't be right. Surely, you have your dates wrong." Anthony's muffled voice came from somewhere around her navel.

"If only," Kate breathed.

Anthony reached her hip before asking, "How long do we have?"

Kate looked at her phone. "The absolute longest we can wait to get out of bed is t–"

Anthony's nimble action between her legs made her gasp.

"Trick question. This is happening regardless."

—

“I need to go my mine, so I’ll meet you at the studio.”

When Anthony didn’t say anything as Kate pulled her shirt on, she turned around and found him legitimately pouting. She walked over and tugged on his bottom lip.

“What?”

“Nothing.” He grabbed her hand as it fell away from his face.

“Bollocks.”

“Let me drive you to your flat and I’ll wait for you to change.”

“No, I am certain I should go by myself. In fact, I reckon I should steer clear of your car for a few days.” She laughed.

Anthony grabbed her other hand and wrapped her arms around him. He kissed her. It was slow at first but once his hands landed on either side of her face, a lot more biting and licking got involved until Kate pushed him away.

“You're proving my point, Tony. We’d never make it to the studio.”

“But… You aren’t wearing any knickers.”

Kate shook her head. “I know, that’s one of the things I need to rectify at home–alone. Where are my torn ones, by the way?”

“Don’t worry about it. They’re of no use to you anymore.”

“But they’re of use to you?” Kate raised an eyebrow.

“Mind your own business, Lamb.”

Anthony ran his thumb over her knuckles. “You sure you don’t want me to drive you?”

“Yeah. I’ll see you soon.” She kissed him on the temple and narrowly dodged an arse grab on her way out.

—

Benedict looked up from his phone. “Kate says she’s five minutes away–as if you didn’t know that.”

Anthony tried to cover his smirk with his hand.

“Oh, come off it, mate. No one has heard from you since yesterday afternoon. And you didn’t crawl in here looking like you’d been crying all night. In fact, you strolled in ten feet tall and smug as hell, so one can only assume things went well with Kate. Just confirm, please, so I can be happy for you two.”

Anthony leaned back on the sofa and shrugged. “Go on and be happy for us, then.”

Anthony couldn’t help but be moved by Benedict’s genuine grin and fist pump. “Brilliant! Fucking finally.” He dramatically placed a hand on his chest and sighed. “I’m actually happiest for me, I think.”

“Oh, of course, you are.”

The studio door opened, and Anthony could tell by Benedict’s expression that whatever his reaction was to Kate entering the room was nothing short of ridiculous.

Kate looked between the two brothers and sighed in relief. “Good. You already told him. Hiya, Ben.”

“Hello, Kathani. You don’t even look that dishevelled. Ant didn’t live up to expectations?”

“Ben–”

Kate clicked her tongue. “Sorry to disappoint you, Benny, but I just showered and changed. Before that, I promise, I looked thoroughly fucked. Want to see the bruises?"

Anthony looked flushed while Benedict grimaced.

“OK, I regret starting this joke.”

“Good.” Kate grinned.

As she walked past Anthony, he intercepted her and tried to pull her into his lap, but she pushed away from him.

"No."

"Why not?" Anthony whined.

"Because we're professionals, Tony."

"But it's just Ben."

"Hurtful," Benedict scoffed, just as Alice and Tom entered the room.

Kate looked at Anthony with an expression that said, I told you so, now that it wasn't "just Ben."

"So," Tom started, "Change of plans. 'Someone To Keep' has gone viral, so we're gonna keep that momentum going. We need to move fast. Today, we'll work on expanding the instrumentation and adding harmonies for Kate. It's gonna be a push, but if we can record this by tomorrow night, I think we'll be good. We'll release it as a stand alone single. You two are booked to perform it on Sunrise next week. Sound good?"

Anthony looked over at Kate, a bit apologetically.

"Are you OK with recording it, Lamb?"

"Yeah. Are you? It’s your song."

He shook his head and whispered, for her ears only, “It’s yours.”

Kate gave him a subtle smile and nod.

Anthony turned back to Tom and nodded. "Uh-huh, sounds good."

—

Kate was genuinely excited to record a fully produced version of "Someone to Keep." She wasn't at all worried about its significance being diminished. Anthony had originally performed it on national television, after all. Once they got started, however, what she did start to worry about was getting tired of hearing the song after working on it non-stop for a day and a half.

But singing it with Anthony, getting to share in that experience, his declaration. Seeing how much he was moved by his own words and what they meant. Every touch and look they exchanged during the entire laborious process. All of it gave Kate all the confidence in the world that it was impossible for her to tire of hearing it. It could be their soundtrack for the rest of their lives and that would be more than OK.

They met their deadline, Kate's backing vocals and violin being added to Anthony's principal vocals and piano. At the end of the second night, everyone said their sleepy goodbyes and Tom and Benedict confirmed schedules for the next week.

—

Anthony was giving Kate a piggyback ride to his car when he asked, "Where am I taking you?"

The night before, they each slept at their own flats. This marathon of work had been sprung on them. With such a late night followed by an early morning, Kate didn't want to take any time away from the sleep they both needed desperately by going between homes for clothes and toiletries.

"Mmm," she thought, resting her head against Anthony’s. "Mine, please." He nodded and didn't say anything. Kate added, "Do you want to stay over? We get to sleep in tomorrow."

They had gotten to his car and Kate slid off of his back. Anthony turned around and cradled her face in his hands.

"Yes, please." He kissed her softly. "I missed you last night, Lamb."

"Mmm," was all Kate said in response as she tilted her chin up for another kiss. "Be good and let me sleep tonight, and I'll reward you handsomely for it tomorrow, OK?" She slid both hands up under his shirt and kissed his neck. Anthony groaned and pulled her hands down and intertwined their fingers. "Don't do shit like that when you tell me we aren't having sex tonight. It's mean. You also need to be good." His feigned annoyance was undercut by the smile on his face.

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dreamingsnowflake2013 · 3 years ago

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Anthony Bridgerton had sex with countless women in his life but only Kate Sharma has managed to fuck his brains out into a blissful oblivion like no one else ever before and made him complete. Gone is the jaded, restless man who left behind scores of women without so much as a second glance. He’s spent the whole night sleeping with his head turned to her and his left arm stretched out under Kate’s head, serving as her pillow! Knowing Anthony (by his own admission), he was most likely dreaming about her the whole time, too! She’s just given him the best night of his life and left him wanting for more, a lifetime of more.

He wants to cuddle with her, bask in the afterglow and enjoy the aftercare, kiss her and maybe even ask for another round of lovemaking. Anthony is literally glowing because Kate’s made him smile again. He might have been lovestruck by her for a long time but now he becomes fuckstruck as well. He expects, no, needs Kate to be there, lying by his side in his arms, because for the first time in his life he has expectations and hopes.

Instead, when he opens his eyes and leans toward Kate, he only finds an empty place. Perplexed, Anthony immediately looks around searching for her, hoping to catch a glimpse of her running around a corner. In a stark contrast to the first episode, now, it’s him who is left alone in the morning by the only woman he never wanted to leave (his transformation apparent), just when he doesn’t want to be alone nor run away from love anymore.

What can a man do when the love of his life runs away from him? He chases after her like he has always done, especially as he’s had ample practice. In that aspect, there is no man in the world more qualified for the task of finding and hunting down Miss Kathani Sharma than Viscount Bridgerton, he is a bit of an expert in having the Kate Sharma touch (and nose!) to be sure.

When we meet him at the beginning of the season 2, his duties have been taking a toll on Anthony’s life – he is exhausted and overworked. The only time he seeks respite is in the arms of prostitutes, each time with a different one, and while he finds physical release he never seems to find satisfaction or fulfillment. He never spends the night with them and each time he leaves with a deeply haunted, frustrated look without a second glance, wanting to get out as fast as possible. As if even sex has become a pesky business he does out of habit rather than being something to be enjoyed.

The whole time he’s been going through the motion, existing but not truly living – his responsibilities stifling him, his wife hunt unsuccessful, his sex life disappointing. He can’t find solace and comfort no matter how hard he tries and becomes restless, weary, jaded, numb and hollow inside. Deep down, he’s been seeking something elusive (just like his search for a bride) and out of reach.

It’s only fitting and poignant that right after another of many such exhausting days and sexual encounters he meets Kate and the moment he sees her, racing across the woods so unrestrained, vibrant and full of life and joy, he suddenly becomes alive as well because she makes him feel alive. With her, everything becomes more tangible and real.

With all the other women, sex is a business transaction without any emotional connection, no need for anything more, but with Kate, everything changes, everything is different as Anthony finally finds what he’s been searching for the whole time. And it’s only apt that one of the final moments of their story this season is another morning after scene showing Kate and Anthony enjoy the life and happiness they deserve and earned, with Kate in Anthony’s arms and him blissfully happy.

#bridgerton #anthony bridgerton #kathony #kate sharma #kanthony #simone ashley #jonathan bailey

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Have you ever thought about a Kanthony (and others) re-incarnation au. I'm thinking a Housefull 4 style bridgerton fic starring Kanthony, Benophie and maybe Polin. Housefull 4 is a bollywood comedy gold. Surprisingly it's without any angst that u expect of reincarnation tropes. But maybe we can have some angst if someone decides to make a fic out of it 🤞. Anyway if someone does decide to make one I will recommend watching the movie first or look at the plot on wiki for the main gist of the story. U know I got this idea because of the spider scene (equivalent to the bee sting according to me) in the movie so like we can have Kanthony as Madhu n Bala (eldests), Benophie as Meena n Dharmputra, n Polin as Mala n Bangdu.

Thank you for listening to my mumbling 😊.

i've said it before and I'll say it again: people in Tumblr have good taste. So guys, if you haven't seen Housefull 4. Go watch it, it's an awesome movie and it deserves a shoutout. And the funny thing is that I did see the movie a long time ago. But I thought that it would be a great twist if the girls were the ones having the big problem making the guys remember their past lives. So anon, I know this take on the movie isn't what you asked for but bear with me.

So in 1813 you have Queen Violet ever despairing on marrying off her three rakish sons. And then there's Kate, Sophie and Penelope. Who for one reason or another love these three idiots. first there is Kate, Minor indian royalty, princess Kate was vanished from her father's court because of a tiny disobedience (staging a coup to put Edwina on the throne is not a tiny disobedience Kathani Sharma) so she is kind of scheming to marry Anthony and become the future Queen. So she can return home with something to show for it.

Anthony's second brother, Benedict, is desperately inlove with his sister's ladies maid/bodyguard, Sophie. Who has saved his life more times than he can count. And finally, Colin, ever the young prankster. Is inlove with the court lead gossip maker. Miss Penelope aka notorious scandal mongrel Lady Whistledown.

Kate and Anthony fell inlove, and together they also worked very hard to unite Benedict and Sophie against those who opposed their class difference, and defended Colin and Penelope's choice to be together despite Lady Whistledown's reputation. BUT on the day the three of them were going to get married. Someone bombed the cathedral. And the three couples died.

Back in the present Kate Sharma is a down on her luck photographer working too many jobs who accidentally gets in trouble with the Indian Mob and has to pay back a sum that seems astronomical, or work for the mob for life. Well, never let it be said that Kate doesn't know how to scheme her way into the lives of the rich and famous. Her boss Lady Danbury sets her and her two best friends up with the sons of a super rich business' woman, who need convenient wives that don't mess on their style ( in exchange for a few favors after the girls are officially Bridgertons. ) Penelope and Sophie have agreed to help Kate pay back the money to the mob and well, at least the guys are handsome.

Everything is going swimmingly, the three couples are getting along well, at least until Kate visits the Bridgerton family cemetery with her new fiancée and starts getting flashbacks of her past life...

Here's the thing... In this life, she is sort of going to marry the wrong brother!! oh no, Kate needs to help her friends remember their past lives too. She doesn't want to get married to Colin, or let Sophie marry Anthony, also she's pretty sure that if Penelope knew she's getting hitched to the same Benedict who was head over heels for Sophie in their past life, she would die of embarrassment.

Now all Kate has to do is help her friends and their husbands remember their past life. Reconnect with her husband who doesn't know she's his wife because he thinks she's the gold digger who is putting the moves on Colin. Somehow figure out why they all reincarnated AND find out who bombed the cathedral in 1813.

Easy peasy right?

#reincarnation au with a twist #indian movies are the best #i did a genderbent take anon #kanthony #polin #benophie #kate sharma #anthony bridgerton

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