#malec fam

[bookishjules]

tessa choosing to have mina despite knowing how the story would end for them, despite having been unable to stick around and witness that ending the first time around, has always felt to me like this insane act of bravery, and almost recklessness, on tessa's part. but i was thinking about it and like.. i wonder if it will actually be a bit easier this time around simply because magnus will likely be going through the same thing at a similar time. like he was there for her the first time but.. idk this time they'll get to really be there for each other.

[khaleesiofalicante]

"I don't identify as a boy or a girl. I identify as a problem."

Genderbent Lightwood-Bane Family from the LBAF Universe for Anonymous.

[onetimetwotimesthreetimess]

He needed to leave right this second, he could not deal with Izzy. She would know. Izzy always did.

“Home.”

Isabelle sighed, made him look at her, “Brooklyn or the fourth floor.”

“Iz, please.”

“Go home, Alec.”

Everyone kept saying that but Alec was trying.

He wanted to go home.

His heart pounded in his chest and Alec could feel it growing, feel it thrumming to the surface. He knew it would be any minute before he was going to find himself in a full blown panic attack.

He needed to get out of here right now.

“I am trying but you would not let me.”

“Alec, you cannot keep on going like this.”

Alec ran his hands through his hair in frustration, “Iz, please. I had a horrible, horrible day. I can’t do this right now.”

They say that lovers create a language of their own- a language that no one but them is privy to. But what happens when one of them has forgotten that language? Is the love forgotten too? Dr. Magnus Lightwood-Bane and Alec Lightwood-Bane have been together for six years when Magnus meets with a tragedy of his own making and loses the past six years of his life. Amongst a few crucial things, Magnus loses the memory of how he acquired Edom Hospital, his success as an acclaimed Neurosurgeon across the country and most importantly—his husband and the love of his life, Alec Lightwood-Bane. Magnus wakes up in 2016 with no memory of Alec Lightwood but complete memory of his ex-girlfriend, who he’s supposed to be in love with at the time. Yet another amnesia au filled with angst and angst and angst because there can never be too many of them.

Chapter I of Hope Is A Dangerous Thing

tag list: @elettralightwood @khaleesiofalicante @noah-herondale-lightwood @carelessflower @anarchistbitch @dustandducks @pocketoffeels @thelightofthebane @thepaintedlady @ignisaurumprobat9 @magnus-the-maqnificent @raziyekroos @dandeliononthemoon @literallytypogod @delightfullyterrible @alec-not-alright-wood @kita-no @learningshelfcontrol @lifeofpatterns (let me know if anyone wants to be added or removed)

[canyoufeelyourskinandbones]

Uh, yeah it is. A song is instantly more compelling when it’s in the background of a lovingly edited YouTube video about a couple I am insane about

sometimes a song is good because you saw it on a fan edit for your favorite ship like ten years ago

[malecdiscordserver]

Calling all Shadowhunters creators--it's time to dust off your notebooks, sketchbooks, laptops, drawing tablets, and other creative instruments.

Welcome to By the Angel Bingo!

What is By the Angel Bingo? By the Angel Bingo is a Shadowhunters-themed event where you request a grid of prompts in the layout of a bingo board. The goal is to fill the prompts until you get a traditional bingo (filling 3 or 5 in a row, column, or diagonally) or until you blackout your entire board! 

Do I have to be a part of the Malec Discord Server to sign up? No, being a part of the Malec Discord Server Community is not required to be a part of this event, but it is highly encouraged if you’re looking for friends to bounce ideas off of, if you need help finding a beta reader, or if you’re just looking for Shadow Fam to hang out with. 

What is the schedule?

Sign-ups open: February 1st

Sign-ups close: February 29th

Last day to request prompt changes: March 31st

Masterpost due by: September 30th

Have more questions? Join the Malec Discord Server or keep reading under the cut for official rules, minimum requirements, and other FAQs!

How will it work? On Thursday, February 1st, sign-ups will open for a bingo card. In your sign-up, you will be asked a few questions including what size bingo card you’d like (3x3 or 5x5). You will then receive a bingo card from one of the Mods to your preferred method of contact within 3-5 days. Sign-ups will remain open until Thursday, February 29th. From there, you’ll have until Monday, September 30, to complete what you can on your bingo card! 

What if I don’t like my prompts? You may request 3 (for 3x3 cards) or 5 (for 5x5 cards) replacement prompts at one time. If you need more than 3-5 prompts replaced, you will be sent an entirely new card. This can only happen once. If you receive a new card, you can request 3-5 replacement prompts again for the last time. You can request changes to your board until March 31st, a month after sign-ups close. 

Can I sign up if I’m under 18? Yes! Anyone is able to receive a bingo card, but you must be over the age of 18 to request NSFW prompts or submit NSFW fills. You also must be over the age of 16 to join the Malec Server. 

Are there any content restrictions? This bingo is open to all creations; fic, art, gifs, videos, moodboards, playlists, cosplay, physical art, etc. All bingo fills must be Shadowhunters-related. Any ships/characters/ratings are permitted as long as they are properly tagged. RPF is not allowed for this event. 

Am I required to get a bingo or blackout my card? Not at all! You can fill as little or as many prompts as you have the time/energy to complete. This is low to no stress. Low risk, high reward. HAVE FUN. 

Can I combine prompts? Each prompt needs to be its own fill, but you can post a multi-chapter fic or art series with one prompt per chapter/piece. 

What if I black out my entire card before the final posting date? Congrats! You did it! You can either be done OR ask for a second bingo card. 

Minimum requirements: 

Fic: 500 words

Digital/physical art: 1 piece

Photomanipulation: 1 piece

Gifsets: 2 gifs

Moodboards: 4 images

Video: 30 seconds

Playlists: 10 songs 

Podfic: 500 words (with author’s permission)

Rules: 

You must be over 18 to request NSFW prompts and submit NSFW fills. You have to be over 16 to join the Malec Server. 

Any Shadowhunters-related ships/characters/ratings are permitted as long as they are tagged appropriately. 

You may create works based off of the show, books, or movies, but no RPF is allowed. 

You may request a 3x3 card (8 prompts) or a 5x5 card (24 prompts). 

You may request 3 (for 3x3) or 5 (for 5x5) replacement prompts at one time. 

If you need more than 3-5 prompts replaced, you will be sent an entirely new card.

This can only happen once. If you receive a new card, you can request 3-5 replacement prompts again for the last time. 

You can request changes to your board until March 31st, a month after sign-ups close. 

Each card has one “FREE SPACE” to be used as a wildcard where you can submit any creation that follows the rules of the event.

Each prompt needs to be its own completed fill, but you can post a multi-chapter fic or art series with one prompt per chapter/piece.

Each fill must be NEW during the bingo posting period. No past creations may be used as a fill.

Fills can be combined with other events (i.e. Femslash February, Any Fandom Bingo, Trope-specific bingos, etc.) only if the other event allows it and you meet the minimum requirements for both events.

Prompts can be interpreted as literally or figuratively as you like (I.e. A/B/O meaning a frat house, or falling to your knees in the sense of lust, despair, clumsiness, etc.) If you think it fits, it probably fits. 

All bingo fills must be added to the AO3 collection. If posted on Tumblr/Twitter, the Malec Discord Server must be tagged (@malecdiscordserver/@MalecServer).

If you are participating in this bingo, you are not allowed to shame any ships/kinks/characters/content of any kind created by other participants. Failure to follow this rule may lead to a lifetime ban of Malec Discord Server-run events. We’re in this for a good time, not a dramatic time. 

[lurafita]

Hi, I love your headcanons and I just stumbled accross your account thanks to @carelessflower im being obessessed with the Truebloods (Maryse) and Lighhtwoods (Robert) side - we dont get much info from the show and we know from the books Anna and Gideon but if we do it in a AU where its all modern/human.

Magnus family would be huge on his dad side - thinking of Raziel, angel names and Morningstar and the rest.

If Alec could meet Magnus's fam or oher way around.

Sorry if im rambling.

Hi! :-) I'm so glad you like the headcanons and all. Reblogs truly are a godsend for spreading the love in a fandom, so special thanks to @carelessflower and all the others who have rebloged my shadowhunter Malec specific posts. I appreciate the hell out of all of you!

I haven't read the books, so I have no idea who Anna and Gideon are, sorry. I'm not completely sure if I understand your message correctly, though don't worry, I tend to ramble myself whenever I get excited about things, so I get it when sometimes words just tumble around without any seeming structure. XD

Though a human au where Magnus has lots of uncles could be really fun. Asmodeus would probably be annoyed all the time with some of his brothers, and the different interactions between the family members would make for one cracky plot. XD

throw Alec as the new boyfriend into the mix, and there is a lot of potential for whacky family shenanigans and fluffy cute scenes.

Thanks so much for your kind words. Always feel free to drop whatever you want into my inbox ;-)

[rycbarmerlin]

It's been a while but hello Malec fam!

So you know the ICONIC 2x18 Malec first time scene with the beautiful Wide Eyed by Billy Lockett in the background? Well said Billy Lockett has his first ever album coming out in two weeks, called Abington Grove. It has been 10 years in the making, been the result of loss, grief, addiction recovery, happiness, and patience. He's been dropped twice by record labels but recently got signed to a new one. For the first time ever he has been put on BBC radio playlists, meaning he is getting played on all local BBC Radio 2 radio stations!

So I have a request. If you have a spare 3 minutes, please listen to Miss Missing You, his latest single, on wherever you listen to your music! And, if you like it and you have some to spare, pre order his album! We're alle determined to get him in the charts and buying/preordering an album represents 1,000 streams each!

Thanks🥰

[carelessflower]

i read this world inverted shy magnus fic where malec go clubbing and alec is unsure if magnus will like it cause he likes to be at home in his cardigans with chairman. anywya magnus decides to dress up like he was as warlock with make up and stuff and when alec gets to the club with his fam the line is super long so he goes to dine magnus and sees him all dressed up. magnus gets them into the vip cause he obviously knows everyone and alec is just mouth open the whole time. when confident alec meets his shy match. it one of my favs

ooooooh this sound so good tho. alec being amazed and in awe of magnus surprising him in every universe is always very good!!!

[edwinspaynes]

one is a user that has many Malec and Clace if you like those ships, is called Bytheangel in Ao3

And the other is purplebass in ao3

They havent posted many gabrily or gabrily fam lately, but the ones they have are cool!

I'll definitely check out Bytheangel, I've never heard of them. I do really like Clace and Malec, but probably not enough to seek out fic for them. But I'll take a peek at what they offer!

And PURPLEBASS IS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE @luciehercndale, I'm meeting her in a couple of months! I love her Thomastair and Wessa fics. She's excellent and so talented!

[khaleesiofalicante]

Thank you for the tag @the-ghost-of-question-mark 💙 This looks fun hehe. Let's see.

I don't even know what actually constitutes as WIP but these are all fanfic ideas in my head that I'd like to write :)

LBAF V

Malec hospital au

Seven Sins

Mavid Royalty au

Malec Single Dads series

Malec Amnesia series

Malec arranged marriage au

The diary of Other Max

Never Have I Ever series

A bunch of LB fam chaos with no theme lol

Open tag :)

RULES: post the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have WIPS

Thanks for the tag @verytiredtrashcan !!

Disclaimer: this is definitely not all the wips in my folders because then I'd be here all night. I'm just. Gonna. Pick my favorites, I guess? Or my favorites of the WIPs I haven't started posting, maybe...

Earthly Marks

JayRoy Camping (The Heart Echoes)

Psychopomp AU

Pottery AU (Long Nights, Got a Fire in My Soul)

Blue Perch

Jay and Midnighter

Meta Jay

De-Aged Jason

Flat Gotham

Shock Collar, Jason ()

Reluctant Caretaker, Dissociation, ()

MB vs Batfam

OKAY COOL 12 is a good number. There are easily three times this in my folders but I can do twelve tags. ...Maybe.

I'm so sorry if any of you have already been tagged. Also if we have never spoken and I'm tagging you out of nowhere. Also if you don't actually have WIPs. Forgive me my trespasses.

HERE WE GO: @charlezarrd @the-backspin-alchemist @audreycritter @frownyalfred @someoneimsure @khaleesiofalicante @sohotthateveryonedied @motleyfam @goldkirk @thatnerdemryn @em-gray @wafflehousepancakes

[bookishjules]

FOR THE HEADCANON ASK BESTIE ✨❤️

✿ ♡ ▼ for malec 🥹

Hi love!!! thank you for asking <33

(headcanon ask game)

✿ - Sex headcanon

Here's the thing about parenthood: alone-time is often a luxury. Add to that the tiring responsibilities of Alec's consul-hood, and you don't have much room for sex. Every now and then, though, as often as it can be managed, Magnus recruits Izzy's help watching the kids for an afternoon/evening/night (the boys love their sleepovers with Aunt Izzy), and encourages Alec to take a break, to breathe, and to enjoy the night (which he does, unlike another Alexander I know lol yes this is a hamilton reference). They love their children more than anything, but those nights when they can have free reign of the apartment again, when they can have eachother on the couch, not worry about putting on clothes to make dinner, and then claim the kitchen as well, are some of the best nights.

♥ - family headcanon

Neither Magnus nor Alec had the most exemplary fathers, not by a long shot, and they've made a point to remind Max and Rafe--in words and actions--how loved they are, how they can go to their parents with anything, how they will always be safe in their parents arms. The little routines go a long way, they found. And even if Magnus or Alec has to work late and doesn't make it to dinner, they will always both be home at the end of the night to tuck the boys in, to read a bedtime story, or as they get older, to play a boardgame or sip hot chocolate and talk about their days.

▼ - childhood headcanon

Magnus -

It's hard to remember that Magnus had a happy childhood before the tragedy, and I think it might be hard for him too. I think it's why he always lives in cities now, to avoid the negative feelings anything resembling a farm might bring.. but there were good days. On one of his early birthdays, before his warlock mark fully developed, his step-dad took him fishing for the first time after the morning chores were done. Magnus wasn't the best, and could hardly get the hook to fly straight, let alone land where the fish would bite, but there in the shade with his step-dad encouraging him, watching the bugs skipping on the water, giggling whenever a splash made a fish jet away.. well it wasn't really about the fishing. (I have more about him coming home to his mom making a yummy dinner for the three of them but this is already too long lol)

Alec -

Being the only two kids in such a massive institute without much outside contact might seem lonely, but it was perfect for the imaginary games Izzy insisted they play, and even more perfect for hide and seek. There were endless hiding spots, and over the years, they only got harder and more elaborate. Once, when Izzy found Alec without him noticing, she snuck up from the other direction and scared the daylights out of him. It then became Alec's mission to get her back, and then Izzy's to get him back, and then it just became part of the game. Alec was always better, both at the sneaking up, and at the seeing Izzy creeping, though, and it frustrated Isabelle to no end.

[khaleesiofalicante]

lmao i can totally see this happening to tlnd alec and people on twitter creating some sort of a hashtag about it😭😭

No but seriously 😭

I saw this as "news" and I'm like paparazzi is crazy because who cares bro

[onetimetwotimesthreetimess]

I woke up too early, read Btlio, took a nap to process and now I’m here to scream:

- I am kinda real happy that Malec got their ‘second chance’ to see each other again. What they had was so pure and youthful and so special to them. I know it painful cause well life, but just them being able to experience the purity of their love, even for a few weeks. Obviously I don’t know about chap 3 but i’m happy they got their time to just be them for a moment again.

- even though Malec clearly can’t be together right now, I neeeeed the Lightwood and Bane kids to keep their group chat. I’m so obsessed with them being besties and video chatting and just acting like siblings on main. I feel like they’re like the lost siblings. Honestly i don’t think the matchmakers in them will ever die (and I love them for it).

- it’s so shitty that these two gentle souls who just wanna be together have had to deal with such shitty life experiences 🥺 I’m happy they still had happy memories of their first love together and also got to be parents too. It’s kinda bittersweet really.

- Alec being a certified girl dad. That’s it.

- I’m kinda scared if Alec goes with Magnus cause it kinda feels like ‘i need to do this for me’ but also ‘i’m living a life I know that I can’t have’. Like Malec always get so lost in each other that it’s easy to forget what’s happening on the outside. Oooo I smell dramaaaa.

- I’m also curious as to why Rafe was so eager for Alec to meet Magnus? Like he knew they weren’t staying in New York? What was his motive? Or was he just being a cute bean that wanted to see his Bapak really smile at more than a wallet photo of a lost love.

- I just hope by the end of part 1 Malec get some sort of closure. I think they’re older now so they kinda get that life makes decisions for you that you can’t control. I’m so happy they have support family around them both to keep them anchored.

- I’m happy Malec are choosing themselves. Alec actually considered leaving his kids to be with the love of his life for a short while. Magnus chose to move back to a place he felt pain to make happy memories. They both chose to be upfront with each other and so far call it what it is. I think they realise how much is af stake and they just can’t pretend like this is what it was 20 years ago. It’s different cause they are too.

- Please tell me we get to see Alec interactions with Magnus friends if he go to Indonesia. I love Alec and Ragnor and Alec and Cat just chatting about the man they all love and care about.

- Thank you for giving us an older Malec fic. We don’t get to see many of them so it’s nice to see how they and their love changes with age. It’s gonna be a wild ride but you know, we endure. I’m also glad you get to have this as a way to channel your own life experiences. Art is so beautiful.

Okay, that me done. I’m so excited for the rest of this series and to see Malec, the LB kids, and all the fam/friends interacting. I hope they find the peace and love they all deserve (and you too you absolute gem 💎)

Mia x

Mia, your mind is a beautiful place. I love every thing you write, you magnificent dork.

The first few points you mentioned don’t need a reply. BTLIO malec is grateful for you.

1. In terms of why Rafe had Malec meet: there wasn’t any agenda in his mind. Magnus had told him about Alec. Rafael had genuinely approached Alec’s company for a work related thing but when he heard Alec’s name, he realised who he was. Rafe knows how much Magnus loves loves. And Alec. So he just wanted his Bapak to meet his greatest love again.

Rafael wasn’t really thinking of the future. He just found Alec randomly and thought that they both deserved the chance to meet again.

2. Malec will get closure in the last chapter. It might just be different than what everyone wants.

3. It’s difficult because of their age, and what phase in their lives they are. I agree. It’s not an easy decision.

4. Sadly, we don’t get to see Alec interact with warlock gang in this fic. But you’ll get to see that in other BTLIO parts.

5. I love older Malec fics too. Age does not change love so I really enjoy writing about them.

6. Art is beautiful indeed. Readers like you make it all the more better.

Thank you Mia. I love you, you munchkin. ❤️🌈💴

[bookishjules]

The fact that this tweet is from a year ago and yet I get a little more worried each time I see it on my dash

For now??? FOR NOW?????

I swear if any of the lightwood-banes is harmed I will riot

Not my babies cassie, never my babies

[myst3ry-plung3]

3x16 is gonna be THAT scene from heavenly souls. And I’m going to die

[malecdiscordserver]

Calling all Shadowhunters creators--it's time to dust off your notebooks, sketchbooks, laptops, drawing tablets, and other creative instruments.

Just under two weeks to sign-up for By the Angel Bingo!

What is By the Angel Bingo? By the Angel Bingo is a Shadowhunters-themed event where you request a grid of prompts in the layout of a bingo board. The goal is to fill the prompts until you get a traditional bingo (filling 3 or 5 in a row, column, or diagonally) or until you blackout your entire board! 

Do I have to be a part of the Malec Discord Server to sign up? No, being a part of the Malec Discord Server Community is not required to be a part of this event, but it is highly encouraged if you’re looking for friends to bounce ideas off of, if you need help finding a beta reader, or if you’re just looking for Shadow Fam to hang out with. 

What is the schedule?

Sign-ups open: February 1st

Sign-ups close: February 29th

Last day to request prompt changes: March 31st

Masterpost due by: September 30th

Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/8xp6y2YW1nAVyP54A