#clydeside fics

[violetsdaisy]

Another incredible puzzleshipping fic that I just finished reading. It’s so imaginative and Atem is a GHOST. I just love the characters, the way everything just fits and echoes canon, in its own way. It’s everything I’d want from a puzzleshipping AU.

Summary:

Yugi's new job as a lighthouse keeper sounds simple enough... until he realizes he's not entirely alone on the remote island: a dark spirit haunts Crawford Sound.

It lingers like a shadow in the night.

It watches, and it waits.

The past keepers warned of an inescapable terror, but as the days turn into weeks, Yugi begins to think it's not the ghost he ought to fear.

[uniasus]

fic rec! 45K puzzleshipping fic that takes off after S1/Duelist Kingdom

Summary: Yugi’s soul has gone missing after reassembling the Millennium Puzzle in the fire, leaving the Other Yugi to fill his place.

As he tries to hide the truth from Yugi’s friends and family, he searches for his partner and the scattered pieces of his soul. But without Yugi at his side, he is losing control of the Puzzle’s power over the shadow realm… and the creature it contains.

Comments: I really enjoyed this. Yami's ache for Yugi is so tangible, and this brings in the Egyptian sense of the soul (and mythology enemies) in a way that makes sense even as you hate where it's going because the 100% happy ending is just not happing. Well worth ignoring work to read.

[dangoren]

Read a really good fic, felt inspired, drew some fan art.

Original fic: “Keep the Light Shining” by clydeside

[shinayashipper]

There was something tempestuous in the spirit’s eyes, but Yugi couldn’t decipher the look, and the spirit’s voice was steady when he spoke again. “What do you think you know of me?” Yugi felt like he was walking onto thin ice, but honesty seemed like the least dangerous approach. “That I can trust you.” That made the spirit snort, and someone squealed as their hat went flying. “You are too quick to place your faith in others,” he said as he resumed walking.

The First Leaves that Fall by @c-l-y-d-e (clydeside on AO3) - Chapter 11 FANART

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AUGH MAN OUGH AGHHH THIS FIC HHNNGHHN AGGHHHH You know I just *Feel* you know... every updates of This Fic... I just go HHNNGHHH OKAY... it's sooo... idk how to Explain... maybe it's the Heart of The Forest IDK IT MADE ME FEEL I love it??

this is one of my fave moments... the way Yugi just so Certain that he can **Trust** this... God?? Spirit?? Youkai?? HE STILL DOESN'T EVEN KNOW *WHAT* ATEM TRULY IS BUT THERE HE IS GOING ON A *DATE* WITH HIM jdsbjjdxjjdx ppfftt oh Yugi... Never change you little starfish...

BUT uh- actually my ACTUAL Favorite Scene of this chapter is:

...when Yugi Pushed Atem Away to Save Kaiba JHZDVJNJMHJHDVJ HHHNNGHH UWAAAGHHH YEESSSS IT ISSSSS- This the one I showed you on DM before but I will Add this here too HHHNGHHH

I kinda wish that little injury Kaiba got will scar so Yugi can See it next chapters IDK SORRY YEAH PLEASE INJURE AND BULLY KAIBA AGAIN I LOVE TO SEE IT heh-

in summary, I LOVE this fic and THANK YOU for sending me Sparks to draw again it's been a while HHHHH tbh I can express it better with making these fanarts, to comment with words all I will let out is just "JHJXVDJBVBZMVJBJHDBVMJSZB" 😂😂 so pls don't mind this hhhh

for anyone else, pls do Read this fic (it's Puzzleship don't worry)

[winkle-pickers]

💡📚✨️

HIYA 💖💖💖 (≧◡≦) ♡

💡How many WIPs do you currently have?

Like five BILLION stubbornship wips that I keep bouncing between like a mad pinball. And then my big YGO/Spider-Man crossover that will likely never see the light of day but it entertains me and I enjoy writing it.

📚 Is there a fanfic or fanfic writer you recommend?

Oh my god. YES. Keep the Light Shining by clydeside. It's sweet and authentic puzzleship with the supporting cast so beautifully characterized. It's atmospheric maritime horror so well-done that I had to be careful not to read it at night. It takes a brief delve into some historical fiction of a caliber you'd usually find in a published novel. IT'S TAGGED CANADIAN GOTHIC. If you have even a passing interest in puzzleship, I am telling you, this fic rewired my brain.

✨️ Out of the comments you’ve received on your fics, what are two or three of your favorites?

Pretty much anything @dxmichelle has to say in my inbox, she makes me laugh out loud on average at least once per comment.

Also @gtdfeyrbrand, who is so insightful that it often makes me go 👀 at my own writing in fresh ways.

And lastly the comment from @propheticfire that led to us starting to talk and then becoming dear friends. (It was a great comment too. Phire you are the best 💖)

[puzzleshipping-library]

Keep the Light Shining

Author: Clydeside (@clyde-side)

Rated M • Published 2020 • Complete • Word count 90k

Read on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26646835

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@saijspellhart says:

Stunning piece that builds a detailed and engaging setting, and crafts some of the most breathtaking atmospheres I’ve had the opportunity to read in literature. It’s an immersive spooky tale about a guy (Yugi) trying to escape his mundane life by becoming a lighthouse keeper. Only to realize the lighthouse is haunted and guards some dark secrets. Some A+++ supernatural ghost romance.

I could not recommend this piece enough. It’s always one of the first few recs I send people when they ask me for recs. And they always come back to tell me they loved it.

@ anon says:

i swear to god this changed me as a person. it's unlike any other puzzleshipping story i've read and yet has everything i ever wanted. i think about it constantly. there's a part where atem says he remembers - “Things that could warm your heart, or tear you to pieces. Things that would frighten you.” and if that doesn't sum up the ways this fic broke me apart and then put me back together idk what does

the ammount of research that went into every part of this is actually mind-blowing without ever feeling overdone. the characterization is impeccable. and the storytelling itself is exquisite??? i literally kept gasping as everything unfolded, and the little details clicked. and so much *nuance* came out on a second read that i honestly don't think it's an exaggeration to call this literature disguised as yu-gi-oh fic.

there is so much i could say about it but really everyone should just go and read it for themselves

[saijspellhart]

Saij’s YGO Fanfic Recommendations:

Oneshots:

Tales from Domino Bay - by NaughtyOrgel

Atem is a flirty Merman, and Yugi is his unsuspecting prey. Until the feels start happening of course. Love this fic. I can’t recommend it enough. Puzzleshipping.

Soft Power - by Actualskeleton

A super cute Boundshipping fic. Characters are written so great. It’s so good it will rot your teeth out from the sweetness. Nothing more to say.

Crescendo - by Kudalyn

Yugi is a Dj and Atem happens to catch one of his sets and just falls, hard. This one is short, but hot, and an absolute treat to read. The writer is super good. And the steamy stuff is excellently written. Puzzleshipping.

His Touch - by Renk3r

Yugi is a little oblivious, and Yami is incredibly jealous and possessive about who should be allowed to touch Yugi. Spoilers, it’s him. A spicy, and wonderfully written oneshot that is sure to satisfy cravings for the jealousy/possessive trope. Puzzleshipping.

Hide and Seek - by Natoya

A fun and steamy Mobiumshipping oneshot. Yugi decides to play hide and seek with Yami and Atem inside the puzzle. But they wager stakes on the game that get downright naughty.

Wizard’s Shop - by CannibalPieChan

Yugi wanders into a wizard’s shop and accidentally breaks a magical golden puzzle. Puzzleshipping goodness. Sweet, cute, and fun.

Multichapter:

Keep the Light Shining - by Clydeside

The best kind of Puzzleshipping. The spooky kind. Yugi gets a job as a lighthouse keeper, and meets a mysterious specter haunting the island. Is the ghost malicious? Dangerous? Or just a drop-dead gorgeous sweetheart? (No pun intended. I lie. Totally intended). The writing style is spectacular. The atmosphere is intense, and the mystery and suspense of the whole story will keep you on your toes.

Bridging the Gap Between Us - by Sitabethel

Bakura gets injured while protecting Ryou and Yugi, and the boys make it their mission to take care of him while he’s on the mend. Except Bakura starts getting the feels for Yugi. A steamy, sweet, and cute Kleptoshipping fanfic. An absolute delight to read.

Strip Me With Your Eyes - by Saoirse_Ilysi

Ryuji bullies Atem into filling in for one of his dancer’s at his strip club. Atem begrudgingly dances, but ends up to catching the eye of one of the club patrons, Yugi. Oh noes, Atem is catching feels. Yugi caught feels. Feels are happening. Feels all around. Also Marik is a delight. Love this AU. Love the story. Puzzleshipping.

Reflections in the Water - by Pyromanicofthesea

Ryou bought a house. That tells you everything you need to know about this story, because if Ryou bought a house you can bet your ass it’s haunted. But WAIT! It’s not just haunted by one ghost. Delightful wonderful cute spooky shenanigans. Not sure where all the ships are going in this fic, but I like the Ryou x YMarik chemistry. And I also like the Ryou x Yugi chemistry. So I can’t wait to see how this one unfolds.

Underwater Chrysalis - by Prettiugli

Seto catches a merman during a deep sea mining excursion, and decides to study him. Because that’s just such a Seto thing to do. Meanwhile the merman, Atem, decides to have some fun. This is a long fic, it gets all kinds of kinky, and is a helluva trip to read. Loved it, from start to finish. Seto is written perfectly. Probably the best written Seto I’ve ever seen. The fic is very Kaiba-centric, so I highly recommend if you LOVE Seto Kaiba. Prideshipping out the wazoo.

The Missing Puzzle Piece to Your Heart - by ThePancake

A canon compliant Ancient Egypt AU. Yugi goes back in time to live with Atem in ancient Egypt after the events of the show. (Don’t think too hard about how this works without disrupting history and time. Just enjoy it.) This story is sweet, and steamy, and spicy, and dramatic. The author is super talented, and writes all the characters so well. And the story was so much fun to read. Reading this fic had my heart doing acrobatics when the angst and drama went full tilt. All the feels in the best ways. So much Puzzleshipping.

Haunted House sweet Home - by InkFlavored

Because I can never get enough of the haunted house trope. I highly recommend reading this fic if you need more Puzzleshipping ghost fix. Yugi moves into a new place only to discover a golden Egyptian diadem left abandoned inside the apartment. Atem is a spirit tethered to said diadem. Cue the cutest friendship turn slow burn romance ever. It’s an absolute thrill of a read. Sweet, fluffy, but also full of suspense and spooks.

Fuzzy Handcuffs - by Sitabethel

Probably one of my all time favorite Deathshipping fics. With the help of Marik and Yugi, Ryou brings back all the Yamis using dark magic. Yugi gets reunited with Atem, and Marik with Bakura. But YMarik got brought back with no one to love him... unless. The fic is hilarious, spicy, and a treat to read.

Creepy Hide & Seek - by Sitabethel

Bet you can’t tell who’s my favorite author yet. This fic is mostly Deathshipping with a sumptuous side of Thiefshipping. Two of my favorite ships. Ryou figures out how to bring back YBakura and eventually YMarik by playing a dangerous rendition of Hide and Seek. The consequences of playing the game wrong turn out to be much more grave than he ever imagined though.

Red string - by Renk3r

Mobiumshipping perfection. Yami recovers his memories, but not in the way he expected. The memories come in the form of his former self, Atem. And now his soul is split in two. Yami and Atem inhabit the puzzle together, both vying for Yugi’s attention and affection, and neither wants to share. This is hands down my second favorite fanfic. And my favorite Mobium fic. A MUST read.

Playing Card Games is Just like Making Love - by ChaosRocket

Marik recovers the millennium ring, and manages to bring Bakura back. The two strike up a bargain to get what they both want, but their partnership blooms into a tentative friendship, that starts encroaching on deeper feelings. Especially when they start betting sexual favors on card games. An excellent Thiefshipping romp. So many feels, so well written. It’s ruined me for any other Thiefshipping fic. This one set the bar so high.

Silent Mind - by LadyGodess

The Deathshipping fic, that probably got me into Deathshipping in the first place. The OG Death fic. YMarik finds a broken Ryou, and takes him home. The two become friends as YMarik helps patch him up, and Ryou starts to see a different side to the infamous Yami.

Only Mine - by Natoya

Atem, Pharaoh of Egypt, gets a curse cast upon him by a scorned Princess. The curse forces him to become an immortal pleasure slave tethered to a golden box. The stipulations of the curse? To remain a pleasure slave until he finds true love. Fast forward several thousand years to the present, and Yugi happens upon an ancient golden box that just might contain the man of his dreams. This fic is an oldie but goody. A fun romantic romp, with great humor, spicy romance, and indulgent tropes/cliches of the best kind. A very fun read. Puzzleshipping.

Royal Tricks - by L.C.Burrows

Yugi is a prince betrothed to a Princess from a neighboring Kingdom. Atem is King Solomon’s best Knight. When Atem is assigned to train/tutor Prince Yugi in combat, the two begin discovering feelings for the other. Forbidden feelings. Prince/Knight romance. Just one of my all time favs. Gave me all the feels, and took me on the best ride. Puzzleshipping all the way.

Lessons in Fear - by Milessqueak

Yugi takes a temporary gig, working at a summer camp in the spring to get it cleaned and set up for use in the summer. He meets a stranger named Atem, who is oddly enough, also there to clean up the camp. Amidst paranormal and suspicious happenings the two manage to become friends and uncover the sordid history of the camp, including the string of murders that took place over the last decade. But who is responsible, and is Yugi in danger now? This fic is fantastic, has incredible atmosphere and setting descriptions. The tension and spookiness are off the charts. I wouldn’t describe it as outright horror, but it’s definitely in the Chiller category. And great Puzzleshipping romance to boot.

Fear is Only Skin Deep - Tsurenaii

Yugi loses a bet and ends up in a Tattoo shop to get his ears pierced. But oh no, the guy running the shop is hot and Yugi’s at his mercy. Excellent characterization in this fic, brilliant writing, even lovelier dialogue. This fic is amazing, and you should check it out. I couldn’t recommend this one enough. Some top notch Puzzleshipping.

So… - QueenBastest

A feel good slice of life story. Yugi and Atem explore their new relationship both emotionally and physically. It’s a delightful romp, fluffy, and sweet, and spicy. Lots of sexy moments. The exact type of story I like to comfort read. Starts off fluffy and sweet and gets a little turbulent with drama when Yugi starts working on a secret project with his friends, a surprise for Atem. Love this story. Major Puzzleshipping.

Only Ghosts - Thepigeonqueen

A beautiful story about Shadi taking a trip inside Pegasus’s soul room. The two end up stranded in there when Funny Bunny steals Shadi’s key, and along the way make discoveries about themselves and each other. It’s delightful seeing Pegasus both grow and having grown as a character. And PigeonQueen writes the best damn version of Shadi I’ve ever seen. Like their interpretation of him 100% changed my feelings toward the character. It’s a fun and amazing story, and you should check it out. Definitely the first and most favorite Twistedshipping fic I’ve ever read.

Series:

Boundingshipping AU - by Sadistikitteh

Bakura has a huge fight with Malik, and ends up staying with Yugi because he has nowhere else to go. Yugi, the sweet little bean that he is, gives Bakura a place to crash and starts to learn more about Bakura as things get sweet and cute. Then FEELS start happening. It’s so good. And I love this series to death. Boundshipping.

Egyptology Exercises - by Nedjemet

A spectacular retelling of Yu-Gi-Oh! DM, but with 90% less card games and 90% more Egyptology and accuracy. Also it’s Puzzleshipping, and gives you all the wholesome and romantic interactions between the puzzle boys you were longing for in the original YGO. I’m loving this fic, and it really breaths new life and perspective into the series.

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I’ll update this list as I find/rediscover more fics to add.

[c-l-y-d-e]

fanfic writer interview

oooh, thank you @kuriboh-i-choose-you​ for the tag!

Name: Clyde (clydeside on AO3)

Fandoms (that I write for): Yu-Gi-Oh and Sk8 the Infinity

Two-shots?:  a what now

Most popular multi-chapter fic?: I try not to fixate on the numbers, and actually have a skin in place that hides all story stats (hits, kudos, comments) site-wide, but I’m pretty sure it’s Keep the Light Shining.

Actual worst part of writing: The second draft. Almost every chapter I write goes through three full-on re-writes to figure out how I want to approach things, and while maybe it sounds a bit tedious this is just how things go for me. first draft is a brain dump, and third draft I finally know what I’m doing, but the slog in between is brutal.

How you choose your titles: I love coming up with titles, and they’re usually pulled from a phrase or concept in my outline/notes in the early stages of planning. 

Do you outline: Yes, a lot. There’s flexibility in how it is executed, but I know what all the story beats are from beginning to end, and the character arcs before I write the first sentence.

Ideas I probably won’t get around to but wouldn’t it be nice: not as big a problem as you’d think. my ideas are few and far between, and carefully cultivated from the most meagre spark of inspiration.

Callouts @ me: girl help i cant stop writing angst

Best writing traits: idek i haven’t written anything in nearly two months I have no good writings traits at this time 🙃

Spicy tangential opinion: god idek. I love tagging on AO3, but I rarely actually read them myself when jumping into a fic. I probably vastly undertag my own works for possible content warnings, and just expect people to nope out if they don’t like something.

No pressure tagging: you! I’d love to see your answers :)

[yugimoto]

You mightve already read it but the fic "Keep The Light Shining" by clydeside is REALLY good.

I've never read it!! I haven't read any fics in a hot minute so anything after around 2017 I've probably not read...thank you for the rec!! I'm gonna add it to list!!

[violetsdaisy]

Not me buying melons because of @c-l-y-d-e’s fic “The First Leaves that Fall” 👀💖

[shinayashipper]

The First Leaves That Fall by Clydeside - Chapter 10 FANART

Yugi watched the way the highest trees spun in the breeze, his own breath held, waiting for an answer.

It came from a gentle voice beside him.

“Hello.”

In the span of a heartbeat, Yugi’s anticipation became elation.

The First Leaves that Fall by @c-l-y-d-e​ (Clydeside on AO3) - Chapter 10

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I’M-!!! ON THE FLOOORRRRR-!!! I’VE BEEN SO!!! AUUGHH UWAAAGHHH AAAAAAGGGHHH NNGGGHHHH OVER THIS FIC SINCE THE BEGINNING and now we’re finally getting ATEM FULL IN THE FLESH IN ALL HIS GRACEFULNESS OH MY G O D (Thanks for the blessings, Ryou <3)

It sparks such joy!! I haven’t *felt* for Puzzleship in a while, and this fic just got me oh OH OH YES the Sparks ON and I’ve been Delirious and I must Do Something about it and I- Made this... for the whole day. 😂😂

I’M SO IN LOVE WITH THIS FIC!! I hope more Puzzle fans would give it a try, it’s spooky and Tender!! THANK YOU!! SUCH COMFORT!! THANK YOU!! CLYDE, THANK YOU!! I hope you like This!!!

[saijspellhart]

Keep the Light Shining

Author: @clyde-side

Rated: T

Pairings: Puzzle/Blindshipping (Yugi x Atem)

Summary: The lighthouse of Crawford Sound is haunted, they say. Yugi thinks it might be true, because there is something that follows him in the night. It watches and it waits.

And something else is watching, waiting for him to make a mistake.

(Yugi is a lighthouse keeper and the place is definitely haunted)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/26646835/chapters/64981813

This is a fanfic recommendation.

My thoughts on this fic: love love love it. Hits all my spooky horror cravings. Atem is a big spooky sweetheart. And Yugi is a bean. Love them. Love the suspense, and the chills, and the mystery. One of my favorite YGO ghost fics so far. Clyde-side is a fantastic and talented writer. And they use their masterful writing to paint a very vivid and enthralling ghost story romance.

If you haven’t checked this fic out yet, I highly recommend it.