#gwynriel modern au holiday fic

[mystical-blaise]

Heart of the Matter Chapter 1 is up!

Besides, they'd reached yet another milestone. Their first Valentine’s Day together. There's no way he could blow this. Gwyn: I wouldn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with anyone else. A corner of his mouth tilted upward.

Sequel to Give Me Your Heart for Christmas

@gwynrielweeksofficial

[shadowriel]

Hi, Welcome! Sending you all virtual hugs!

All my works can be found on AO3. I have several Gwynriel fics, but I write for a variety of ships. You can find details below.

Note: fics with mature/explicit content are marked with a *

COMPLETED

Everything We Could Ever Be — multi-chapter (6/6; 13k words)

Parallel universes, winter solstice, soulmates

On the eve of Winter Solstice, magic is in the air (not that Gwyn entirely believes in it). From kisses with Azriel to sips of mulled wine, everything changes when Gwyn finds herself in the last place she would have ever expected.

The Darkest Remnants of a Soul — one shot (1.8k words)

Hurt/comfort, angst, canon compliant

Following a rough night in the dungeons beneath the Hewn City, Azriel flies home and struggles to cope.

By Nightfall — one shot (1.6k words)

Banter, first kisses, Fourth Wing AU

Unable to sleep, Azriel ends up in the Scribe Quadrant, where he finds Gwyn reading something interesting.

A Night to Rival All Others* — one shot (7k words)

Shameless smut, rivals to lovers, modern AU

Gwyn shows up to a party in her 'Fuck me' dress and her rival, Azriel, does just that.

Rainfall (and other ways to get wet)* — drabble (900 words)

Established relationship, mates, oral sex

Gwyn finds her mate in the training ring. One thing leads to another. OR: Azriel getting on his knees for Gwyn.

IN PROGRESS

For Research Purposes Only* — long fic (38/?)

Friends to lovers, grad school, modern AU

Gwyn has been mutual friends with Azriel for almost a year, yet they've only ever shared stolen glances and minimal conversation. With a wedding around the corner, the two rope themselves into a fake relationship and agree to be each other's dates. Set across a backdrop of wedding shenanigans and grad school work, Gwyn finds herself wanting more. But Azriel can't possibly be falling for her - right?

Out of the Storm* — multi-chapter (3/4)

Academic rivals, sexual tension, modern AU

Azriel is the last person Gwyn wants to spend her Winter Solstice with. But after asking him to drive her home for the holidays, his car breaks down and forces them to spend the night at a nearby inn.

Every Sound Your Heart Makes — multi-chapter (2/5)

Small town AU, friends to lovers, single dad Azriel

It’s been six years since Azriel came back to his hometown, with his newborn daughter in tow. Six years since Gwyn moved away from whatever heartbreak she’d left behind in her previous life and opened up a diner in Starlight Grove. Now, unable to resist the urge to help Gwyn, Azriel volunteers to design sets for their town’s Christmas musical. But what happens when the town grump and the woman he’s fallen for can no longer hold back from the inevitable?

In The Moondust* — multi-chapter (2/?)

Second chances, engagement, modern AU

Before: Gwyn finds herself enamoured with Azriel, sharing hearts, engagement rings, and a new house with the clearest view of the stars. The promise of a lifetime doesn't seem like enough, but she can't wait to spend it all with him. Now: She's not sure when it all changed.

The Blade of Your Tongue, Clashing Against Mine — multi-chapter (2/?)

Canon divergent, enemies to lovers, villain Gwyn

As general to Koschei's army, Gwyneth Berdara wields death with power. It's a choice she made after being rescued from Sangravah—to never be helpless again. Yet, her story rewrites itself when the Spymaster of the Night Court is captured as a prisoner of war and claims to be her mate.

Only On My Mind* — long fic (5/?)

Second chance romance, workplace rivals, modern AU

Everything in Elain’s life seems to be going wrong — from one failed relationship after another to the listless, draining hours she spends working in biotech. When Lucien, her former flirty, yet infuriating lab mate, joins the company and gets assigned to the same project, Elain can’t help but think that things will get so much worse.

Counting Every Second — one shot (4k words)

Meet-cute, speed dating, modern AU

When Cassian invites one of his friends to Elain's Valentine's Day speed-dating event, she's roped into participating. She's never met Lucien before, and even though she doesn't have high hopes, talking with Lucien for a few minutes can't be too bad, can it?

Whiskey Over Wine* — series part 1 (5.6k words)

Country AU, workplace shenanigans, shameless smut

As a bartender in the charming town of Windhaven, Feyre struggles to work under her over-protective, bad-tempered boss. The answer to her problem seems to be getting on top of him.

Searching for Starlight — one shot (1.8k words)

Star-crossed lovers, angst, canon divergent

Years after the great war, Rhysand crosses into the Mortal Lands and is reunited with his former lover.

Filthy Sweet Beginnings* [Elain x Az x Cass] — one shot (6.2k words)

Threesome, shameless smut, porn without plot

Drawn in by the shadowsinger’s bedroom voice, Cassian stumbles upon Azriel and Elain having sex. The rest is simple: Cassian joins.

Shower Me With Kisses [Elriel] — one shot (1.4k words)

Modern AU, roommates, fluff

An annoyed Elain decides to confront her new roommate, Azriel.

[bibliophiliaxvignette]

*crashes through your chimney then casually leans against your fireplace covered in dust* Santa here again😏

I am making my first appearance for November with many more to come as we steadily approach closer to Christmas! I have already started drafting the fic based off of all the lovely details you supplied me with👀

it’s going to be a short mini series, a modern AU, a little tiny bit of angst, but a whole lot of fluff, smut, and Gwynriel holiday shenanigans ฅ^>⩊<^ ฅ

*rubs mittens together* now prepare yourself for this rapid fire question round for the fanart!

Would you like the artwork to be tied to the fic or illustrate a new idea? Do you prefer artworks that are set in canon or AU? Are you drawn to artworks that are more conceptual (ie a piece that is meant to portray a deeper message) or more light hearted that showcases the characters personalities? Lastly, would you like just Gwyn and Azriel on the artwork or other characters too?

I believe that’s all the questions I have about the fanart! Now I have some lovely questions tied more towards you, sweet Claire!

I know there’s a lot happening in the world right now so I want to do a little check in! How are you feeling? Have you eaten food and drank water? Is there anything you’re looking forward to doing today or that you’ve done today which you enjoyed?

I hope you’re doing okay, but if not my only wish this Christmas is that soon you will be❤️

-your secret santa🎅

Santa, I am obsessed with you.

Pls come through my chimney whenever you please.

I am sooo excited! That fic sounds brilliant!

I feel like it would be fun if the art was tied to the fic!! And I feel like something lighthearted and fun that showcases their personalities would be amazing! And let's let our Gwyn and Az and their love shine!! I am so excited, I can't even put into words.

Oh, Santa, we're really in it now. Thank you for checking in on me, you're so sweet. I'm doing okay! It's been a stressful time, but the Christmas season is giving me a lot of joy. I am currently watching my favorite Christmas movie, the Muppet Christmas Carol!

How are you doing, Santa? What did you do today that gave you some joy?

[mystical-blaise]

Heart of the Matter Chapter 8 is up!

The last Gwynriel chapter is up. But tomorrow, surprise! There will be an Elucien bonus chapter!

[mystical-blaise]

Oopsie, did I say the Elucien bonus scene of Heart of the Matter would be up today?

Welp, it's not. Sorry! It'll be up in the next couple days. I think I burnt myself out the last week and my brain is just not braining today. Life, I swear!

[bibliophiliaxvignette]

Santa here again!

as a fellow Gwynriel simp I love all the wonderful things you said about them! they really do suit each other so well and your headcanons and theories are perfection (Azriel with a nose ring is unbelievably sexy (makes me wonder if he has any other piercings elsewhere😏)). also, I hope your classes went well and good luck if you have any tests/exam!

my next questions have more to do with the smutty fic that shall be in the works (my next little message to you will be about the art)!

do you like a lot of plot when reading smut fics or just jump straight into the sexy times? also, do you prefer fics to be set in canon or an AU? lastly, would you like the fic to be holiday themed?

I think that's all the questions I had about the fic for now (got to keep some of this a surprise even if I am HORRIBLE at keeping gifts a secret)!

for some more general questions because I am dying to know more about you: what got you into reading? would you say Gwynriel is your favourite out of all the ACOTAR ships? if you could live in any of the courts (ignoring who the High Lords are) which one would you choose?

-your secret santa🎅

Oh Santa, I love hearing from you! What a treat. I hope you’re having a lovely Halloween if you celebrate! My classes are going well! Ramping up for the busiest part of the semester!

(You bet your cute butt Az has got piercings in other places 😏)

I feel like I like some plot to care about the porn if you know what I mean lololol I like to have a feel for the characters and their history together and that’s what makes the smut good a lot of the time.

I do have a soft spot for AUs, especially modern AUs! But I think canon can be so sweet too! Whatever you have more fun writing, I’ll definitely have fun reading either! And I would love to have some holiday flavor in there!!

Wow, I’m having a hard time figuring out what got me into reading. I’ve always been a hopeless romantic and had a love for romance in media and the romance novel is just the purest form of entertainment for me 😂 so I’ve been reading since I was old enough to read my first romance novel I think.

Oh man it’s so hard to say. I adore Gwynriel. But I also love Feysand! And Elucien! But I do think Gwynriel speaks to me the most!

I would definitely be an autumn court girlie. To live in perpetual fall…I can imagine anything better. The colors, the food, the fashion, the vibes *chefs kiss*

[mystical-blaise]

Am I working on finishing ACOWAS? Yes.

Do I have a sequel planned for next year? Yes, sometime next year if time allows. I might be knee-deep in my own series by that point. We'll see.

Am I working on the next installment of my modern Gwynriel AU? Yes.

Do I have more Dadriels to write? Yes.

Do I need to start working on my own original book? Yes (and it is outlined and I'm working on the character profiles)

And did I also just finish reading Lingus by Mariana Zapata, a porn star romance, and have an idea for a Gwynriel/Nessian?

[mystical-blaise]

Give Me Your Heart for Christmas is up!

Modern AU Gwynriel Holiday fic!

Read here on Ao3!

It's about 20k. Is it edited? Meh. Sorta :shrug: It was a long-ass week. But, I'm a woman of my word and it's UP!

This is a fluffy slow-burn piece. Friend/idiots leading to romance. I hope you enjoy and I'll see you all next week when I post the next chapter of ACOWAS next weekend!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

[mystical-blaise]

Give Me Your Heart For Christmas Teaser

A Modern Gwynriel AU fic

Bring a coat, he said. It’s always colder by the lake, he said. It’ll be colder in the evening, Berdara.

Fuck it all. It was colder by the lake.

Grumbling under his breath, Azriel shed his heavy leather coat as they walked side-by-side down Michigan Avenue.

“Here,” he said, offering her his jacket.

“No, thank you. I don’t need your coat,” she said through chattering teeth. “Besides, won’t you be cold?”

Azriel shrugged and looked good at doing it. Insufferable bastard.

Still hoping to have it up on Tuesday, but even if it's a day or two late (sorry, Christmas shopping for the kids while they were in school!), then it'll be up before Christmas either way. I. Promise!

[mystical-blaise]

Give Me Your Heart For Christmas: Modern AU Gwynriel Fic ANNOUNCEMENT!

So... despite my best effort at trying to get this 12-chapter fluff published for our High Lady's birthday, my super excited, stir-crazy offspring (I have threatened to tell the elves of their transgressions 10x 11x already today in the four hours they've been awake, so that's going well), and holiday plans---and last-minute gifts---had other ideas. But don't fret!!! The delay is not long!

THURSDAY AT 10PM CST, I WILL BE UPLOADING THE FIC IN FULL, TO Ao3!

And I want to thank everyone in the bookish and fanfic community that has been so incredibly supportive this year. I rediscovered my love for reading and writing at the beginning of the pandemic, and stumbled randomly across these communities.

Truly, you all helped me find my old joy amid the chaos. I've met outstanding people and made some great friends these past two years. So thank you all so much! And thank you for your patience!

[mystical-blaise]

@almosttenaciousmoon i feel like I need to offer you some hope in the ACOWAS future. This is chapters away, but months ago I sent my friend a preview of some fluffy dialogue I wrote for a specific scene, and this was her reaction:

Also, would it help if I offered up the promise of a Valentines Day AU short story? Or a Dadriel?

I promise happy days will be here again at some point! 💓😊

[mystical-blaise]

Read it here

And, yes, in case you're wondering, I did design the cover. Here's a close-up. This was so fun to put together!

[mystical-blaise]

read give me your heart for Christmas once again this year and it’s making me feel all kinds of warm and fluffy 🥹

Hi, anon! Yay! That makes me so happy! I had so much fun writing that fic. 🎄💘😍 It warms my grinchy heart to know people are still reading it this holiday season.

[mystical-blaise]

A Court of Whispers and Song Chapter 54 is up!

The backs of her eyes brimmed with fierce tears she would not let slip down her hot cheeks. And during a moment of restrained tension, Gwyn barked a caustic laugh. As three other people in the room shifted towards her, their gazes ranged from fury to anguish and everything in between. Gwyn wetly laughed once again as the realization hit her like a pommel to the chest.

Next week, I will finish up my holiday Modern AU Gwynriel fic, Give Me Your Heart For Christmas, which should be up on Dec 21. So there will not be a chapter update for ACOWAS until after Christmas. I'm shooting for the 29th.

Read it on AO3 | Read it on Fanfiction.net

Tag list: @hlizr50 @valkyriesbooks @onemorenightdreamer @sv0430 @spinachtz @nyaraoc @quantrelle72 @almosttenaciousmoon @noob-hime @tealnymph24 @ximena-inlovewithazwyn @daevastanner @genya-berdara @gingertaylorswift22

[mystical-blaise]

So after a long AF week that felt like a damn sitcom (right, @hlizr50 ? 😂), I'm finally caught up with life! Except laundry. Laundry is infinite.

For those you who read the latest ACOWAS chapter, yes I am taking a break from the updates until after Christmas. For two reasons: (1) my Modern AU Gwynriel holiday fic coming out on Dec 21, & (2) I have two kids and holiday time. It's always a crazy stressful time where you don't feel like there's enough time for anything, so I'm truly making a conscious effort to balance this season. Cookies and fun and movies and all that jazz!

Anyway, I was happy to get the chapter up last night even though I'm so tired 😴 and even happier that you all liked it!