#enemies to reluctant allies to lovers

[enhaflixer]

sjy - Chasing Ghosts - TEASER

a Criminal!Jake x Detective!Reader SEXY crime thriller

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🔹 SYNOPSIS: You spent years chasing Specter, the most elusive criminal the force has ever encountered. But every near miss, every failed case, every lead that went cold—it was never just bad luck. It was orchestrated. Because the real traitor wasn’t the man you were hunting. It was the one standing right beside you. 

🔹 WC: ~14.7K (full-length fic, completed)

🔹 TAGS: crime thriller, enemies to reluctant allies to lovers, morally gray!Jake, found family, betrayal & redemption, slow burn to inferno, high stakes, forced proximity, heavy angst with a soft landing, house on the hill trope, HEA, High stakes

🔹 RELEASE DATE: WHNV YALL WANT AYYYYYY

🔹 WARNINGS: violence, corruption, deception, heavy themes of betrayal & loss, morally ambiguous decisions, explicit language, slow descent into trust issues hell, eventual comfort but only after suffering, guns, sexual content MDNI, f! receiving.

🔹 TAGLIST: OPEN!

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⏳ Somewhere in the city, a chase was already in motion. But here, it was just the two of you—waiting for who would make the first move.

The lounge was dimly lit, the golden glow from the overhead chandeliers casting deep shadows against the walls. The air was thick with the scent of whiskey and expensive perfume, a low hum of conversation filling the space as people slipped into quiet corners, murmuring over half-finished drinks.

But none of that mattered.

Because across the room, he was watching you.

Jake sat casually at the bar, one arm draped along the back of the leather stool, a glass of something dark and amber in front of him. He looked too at ease, the kind of effortless calm that came with knowing exactly how much control you had over a situation.

And right now?

He had all of it.

Your fingers curled around your own glass, untouched. You weren’t supposed to be here. This wasn’t part of the mission. You should have already been gone, moving onto the next lead, following the trail of evidence that was supposed to bring you closer to Specter.

But for some reason, you weren’t leaving.

For some reason, you were still here.

A slow smirk tugged at the corner of Jake’s lips, and before you could second-guess yourself, he lifted his glass in a silent toast.

Cocky bastard.

Your grip tightened slightly. You had been chasing him for so long that it was unnatural to see him like this. Not a shadow slipping through alleyways, not a whisper at the scene of a crime.

Here, he wasn’t a ghost.

Here, he was just a man.

And that was dangerous.

Jake tilted his head slightly, an unspoken challenge lingering in his gaze. You’re already here. You might as well come say hello.

Your body moved before your brain could catch up, legs carrying you across the lounge with a steady confidence that didn’t match the pulse pounding in your throat. Every step felt deliberate, like walking across a tightrope with no safety net beneath you.

By the time you reached him, Jake was already setting his drink down, his smirk widening just slightly.

"Didn’t think you’d actually come," he mused, his voice smooth, easy—too familiar, like you had known him for years instead of knowing him as the man you were supposed to arrest.

Your nails dug into the palm of your hand. "I thought I’d see what kind of lies you’d tell me to my face."

Jake chuckled, shaking his head slightly as he reached for his glass again. "Lies? No, sweetheart." He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice just enough that it sent something sharp down your spine. "I only ever tell you the truth."

Liar.

And yet—

You stayed.

The city outside pulsed with movement, a chase still happening somewhere beneath the skyline. But here, in the quiet hum of the lounge, in the space between words neither of you were saying—

It was just the two of you.

Waiting.

Watching.

Seeing who would make the first move.

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[mxmaneater]

Gonna just drop me and my friends' fics here in answer 😂

As a Roaring Sun - me (the "Gort views it as a challenge" one)

Gasping Its Last - @meandersqueen (that, and the "right after the heist" vibe)

Yank of the Leash - @bluecloveringreen (general theme is also "Gort views it as a challenge" LOL. Also, lots of baths)

BEGGING people to tell me how they think Gortash's and Durge's relationship went from "two masterminds collaborating on the most ambitious plan at world domination" to "doing the fucking".

Because HOW WOULD THAT HAVE GONE DOWN? Were they in his office one day, going over plans, exchanging ideas and recognising each other's brilliant minds and then when they lock eyes there's just this...shift?

Did a near death experience push it over the edge? Did Orin nearly kill Gortash and then it happened?

Did DURGE try to kill Gortash in a fit, and then, somehow, against all odds, they stop. Because they don't WANT to kill him. They know Bhaal demands it, but they just...can't. For the first time, they dont want to kill someone. They're sitting on top of him, knife at his throat, and suddenly they're kissing?

Did Gortash, simply acknowledging his attraction. Maybe even seeing a challenge in getting into bed with Bhaal's child? And makes the decision to actively seduce them? How did that go? I can't imagine conventional means working on Durge 😭

Right after the heist? The rush of adrenaline and having actually succeeded?

[holy--milk]

so here's a fun little PIDW AU idea.

after finally dying at the ripe old age of 200+, former demon emperor LBG wakes up in the body of his 12 year old self, on the day where he joined the cang qiong mountain sect in his previous life. he's understandably angry and bitter about having to face the misery of his youth all over again, but ultimately decides to take advantage of this unexpected second chance at life and be less of a downtrodden naive little lamb this time around.

the disciple selection goes just the way it did in his first life (LBG ends up going to the CQM sect again because, well, it's not like he can think of a better option at this point in his life), but when LBG meets SQQ in person for the "first" time and mentally prepares himself to be doused in tea once again, nothing happens. SQQ just drinks the tea he brewed and orders MF to show him around and get him settled before leaving.

and then the expected bullying never comes. his seniors (with the exception of NYY) may not be the friendliest bunch but they mostly leave him alone, and while the SQQ of this new life is still cold and distant, he isn't constantly looking for excuses to punish his most junior disciple. and whenever LBG acts out to purposefully test him, SQQ's punishments seem to be unexpectedly lenient.

which leads to LBG having a full-blown crisis. it took him so much time and mental effort in his first life to come to accept that it was the world around him that was inherently evil and cruel, and not him that was inherently unlikeable and unloveable, and now his new life turned all that upside down? apparently, it was indeed him that's been the problem this whole time, and all it took for other people to be just a bit nicer to him was changing his behaviour (even though he's not quite sure what exactly led to this monumental change).

unbeknownst to him, the SQQ of this new life also transmigrated into his younger fully intact body on the same day that LBG did. and he's working on salvaging his reputation in the cultivation world in order to be able to expose LBH's demonic heritage in the future.

[fanfic-gremlin-ft-trauma]

someone said childhood friends to lovers zukka and I agree

[wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart]

The Sith

Part 4

As promised, more of The Sith

This time inspired by some of these prompts from @creativepromptsforwriting I think there will be eight this time round.

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"Your eyes are already saying yes, now I just need your mouth to tell me the same."

Instead of giving him what he wanted, his stubborn Jedi closed those stunning blue eyes, his brow furrowed in persistent concentration to deny him what he knew they both craved. 

Damn the stubborn boy, he really should know better.

"Darling," he purred and pressed even closer, placing a possessive hand on the younger man's hip. The Jedi not even flinched at their close proximity but remained obstinate still. 

"Do not seek to resist me, it is pointless."

He leaned forwards until their lips were mere inches apart, finally getting a reaction, even if it was just a harsh intake of breath.

“Give in, dear one,” he coaxed him with a honey sweet voice, dripping dirty and wicked promises. Triumph rushed through him when blue eyes met his again, defeat eclipsing them along with a far more passionate emotion.

"Say it," he ordered once more, his voice nothing more than a breath.

"Yes, master."

2. 3. 4. 5.

Master posts for parts 1, 2 and 3

[an-actual-floof]

lowkey thought u guys were havin a laugh about Odo and Quark but like. damn. they really are just Like That huh

[seashoreshell]

They have me by the throat I need more content of them

[lvcidreamss]

the deer and the owl

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I actually love the ship of saga x casey n what not and the othe ships but LIKE???? idk guys these two got potential. imagining some intense slow burn imo. ig u can consider this crack ship but I like it ok... ✌️

[constantblatheringsstuff]

What to expect:

A magical road trip with stunning landscapes.

The sharp, witty banter you love.

Hidden dangers and surprising allies.

A touch of slow-burn romance amidst the wild Australian coastlines.

New Chapter Now Live on AO3! Explore the story here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/56518390

[aerodaltonimperial]

Guy who can't die

vs

Guy who sacrificed his soul to become a reaper

I'm just saying this is a fucking banger of a concept and once again Jack has handed us ideas on a silver platter lol

[edwardshundredyearoldspunk]

I've been noticing that time has been very kind to queercoding. we've got supernatural writers admitting they were writing destiel practically on purpose. ariana grande AND kristin chenoweth are admitting to thinking glinda is queer, chenoweth as far back as the musical's inception! THE original slash pairing got to hold hands for one final time. whatever the fuck was going on in the teen wolf movie with derek and the fucking jeep. shows that are currently still being made like 9-1-1 are actively accepting input from audiences and diverging their queer from coding to not-coding-at-all. sometimes things seem dire but that's because the turtle moves slow and we're standing too close. move further back and you'll be able to tell, the turtle has moved quite a bit since you last checked, my friend

[draw-the-squad-like-this]

Draw your characters like this 💕

[tothestarsinvelaris]

Me: I love a good slow burn romance!! Build up the tension and the yearning. Start them off as actual enemies and then bring them together slowly!! Make it take multiple books to get really good! 👏

Also me: IM 80% THROUGH THE FIRST BOOK AND THEY HAVENT KISSED YET 😭😭😭😭

[literaryelise]

“He is Nizahl’s Commander. I should burn with hatred every second spent in his presence.”

The Jasad Heir, Sara Hashem

[jessread-s]

✩🐍🩸Review:

This book has quickly become my newest hyperfixation!

“The Serpent and the Wings Night” follows Oraya, the adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, as she enters the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with Raihn, a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown, and her greatest competition. In a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love, their blossoming attraction could be their downfall.

Broadbent’s world-building is both intricate and immersive. She takes her time revealing more information as it becomes pertinent to the plot so as not to overwhelm the reader. The Kejari itself creates a tense, high stakes atmosphere that pulled me further into the story and invested me in the lives of Broadbent’s characters.

I absolutely love Oraya as an FMC! She is fierce and fully aware of her humanness as she navigates living in a world of vampires bent on killing her. At first she views her mortality as a weakness, but her perspective begins to change as the trials progress. 

Oraya’s relationship with her adoptive father is interesting to say the least. I enjoyed getting to know their dynamic and learning more about its origins.

Happy to report that I am just as obsessed with Oraya and Raihn as everyone else! Broadbent writes one of the best slow burn enemies to lovers relationship arcs I have ever read! With Raihn being both a vampire and fellow competitor, he actually is Oraya’s enemy. The two begrudgingly become allies after one of the trials demands it of them. I loved watching their partnership push them be more open about their pasts to establish some semblance of trust and become something more. Their banter was also a highlight for me! Even when all hope seemed lost, they still managed to goad each other on. Your honor I fell for them and I fell hard!

Trust me when I say you’ll need the sequel on hand for when you turn that last page!

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[wibzenadarksiderwithasoftheart]

The Sith

Part 4

3.

"Mhh, can you feel this?"

He pushed his hard cock against the perfect ass pressed against his groin, thrusting teasingly as he leaned forward to whisper hoarsely.

"Let me have you again."

He didn't even care about the trace of need in his voice. His Jedi was his weakness, and the strength of his desire for him would be the downfall of them both.

"Take me! I need you to make me forget everything but your name."

The desperation in the hoarse plea was evident and so intoxicating.

"I would give you everything," he vowed, sinking into tight velvety heat with a single hard thrust, setting a rhythm that would soon send them both to the brink.

And when his name, his true name, was screamed as release overtook them, he felt true freedom.

Master post