#mithrilwren

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Hey real quick everybody go read this Sanji & Nami fic I found IMMEDIATELY it's such a good study of their charactersssss

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Tagged by the beautiful and talented @jadesabre301 💜

coffee or tea | early bird or night owl | chocolate or vanilla | spring or fall | silver or gold | pop or alternative | freckles or dimples | snakes or sharks | mountains or fields | thunder or lightning | egyptian mythology or greek mythology | ivory or scarlet | flute or lyre | opal or diamond | butterflies or honeybees | macarons or eclairs | typewritten or handwritten | secret garden or secret library | rooftop or balcony | spicy or mild | opera or ballet | london or paris | vincent van gogh or claude monet | denim or leather | potions or spells | ocean or desert | mermaids or sirens | masquerade ball or cocktail party

Tagging: @mithrilwren @koboldkatalyst @booksbardsbway @daevranni @redvanillabee if you'd like! and anyone else who feels up to it :))

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🕯️🛼🌿🧩!

thanks for the ask!!

🕯️: on a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you enjoy editing? why is that? probably a 7 or an 8 probably. getting it down is the hard part, refining and rethinking is the fun bit!

🛼: describe your latest wip with five emojis: umUMMMM 🥦🤝🐙📝💪🏻 🌿: give some advice on writer's block and low creativity: tbh i struggle with this! sometimes your creative and decision-making energy is just going elsewhere in your life, so give it time. when i have an idea that i need to figure out, i usually go for a walk--spending some energy and being outside is a big help

🧩: what will make you click away from a fanfiction immediately? the first thing that catches my eye is paragraph length. both ends of the spectrum--one long paragraph and every sentence is a new paragraph--will make me say 'this fic is not for me.'

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Zoro WIP

[mithrilwren]

Fandom: One Piece (Anime & Manga) Relationships: Roronoa Zoro/Sanji Word Count: 13,970 Tags: Pre-Relationship, There Was Only One Bed, (technically there are a lot of beds but Sanji and Zoro are stubborn dumbasses), Huddling For Warmth, Roronoa Zoro and Sanji Bickering, Light Angst, Self-Esteem Issues, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Touch-Starved Vinsmoke Sanji, Soft Roronoa Zoro, (or at least softer than usual), (firm-foam-padding-levels-of-softness Roronoa Zoro), Perona And Roronoa Zoro Are like Siblings, Whole Cake Island Arc Spoilers

During what was supposed to be a quick rendezvous on Kuraigana Island, an unexpected storm forces the Straw Hats to spend the night in Mihawk’s castle. There are plenty of beds to go around, but somehow Sanji and Zoro still end up in the same one. Fighting and feelings ensue.

Or: Sanji unwittingly becomes a Gothic romance heroine, Mihawk’s attempts at gracious hosting backfire, and Zoro just wants to get some goddamn sleep.

[saturdaysky]

First Lines

I was tagged by @mithrilwren to post the first lines of my last ten fics! What a fun trip down memory lane this was.

1) fray (Ludinus/Essek; feelbad manipulation + an intentional gap between wants and needs)

"Such a fanciful tradition," he chides, watching the light play on Thelyss' bright braids. The candlelight of his bedchambers paints them fetchingly gold. Thelyss sits with a prim tiredness on the bed, holding still while Ludinus slips the buttons of his high collar back into place. They have begun to take all of their meetings here, in recent months.

2) discretion, written with @mllekurtz (Caleb/Essek; power dynamics and clothing)

“You wore this to the court today.” The words do not feel quite real coming out of his mouth.

3) growing sunlight (Caleb/Essek; a post-canon homecoming)

Caleb shuts the door against the afternoon sun, sealing them into comfortable privacy. The curtains on his windows are likewise shut, but light seeps through them anyway, casting the room in a warm, muted glow. Dimmed daylight will gather here for hours; like a little bubble of sunset just for us, supplies his mind. He is too glad to resist whimsy. Essek's visits always make him so.

4) if only for a moment (Caleb/Essek; time travel, grief, love, a leave-taking)

It was supposed to be five minutes into the future, but Caleb is pretty sure he fucked that one up. The lurch in his stomach tells him so, as does the treacle-like quality of his perception, and the way the spell writhes in his mind.

5) the end; to hold the sun (Caleb/Essek; a Calamity AU set minutes before the city falls from the sky)

It is done. It is done.

6) brothers (Beau & Essek talk about their estranged brothers; canon-with-a-twist AU)

Essek's shoulders are tense in a way that's gonna ache later, his frame drawn tight against the endless blue sky above the bay. He leans on the salt-crusted railing and stares out at the armada gathered for the peace talks. "I am still a Thelyss," he whispers in Undercommon. "They cannot take that from us." To Beau's ears, it sounds like a prayer.

7) sanctuary, a claiming (Caleb/Essek; werewolf/witch dark fairytale AU)

The night is red. Above the Wildwood, Catha’s gentle silver eye has waned into sleep at the end of its long cycle, leaving only the ruddy gaze of its sister to light the forest. Tomorrow, Catha will wax anew into wakefulness, but tonight, when magic is strong and bloody in the air, Ruidus’ dark creatures come out to play.

8) a shape made by our hands (Caleb/Essek; in a decaying timeline, Caleb meets Essek as a child.)

The spell is almost up. He’s gotten what he came to this timeline for, and when he returns to his own, this reality will decay into nothingness like an echo. The clock ticks unrelentingly in Caleb’s head; he estimates he has at least an hour. Maybe two, maybe less; time magic is an inexact science, as it turns out.

9) fulcrum (Caleb & Trent review proper torture techniques)

He is deep in the bowels of the sanatorium and has been for three days. Caleb is doing his best not to let that fact peel him out of his head.

10) poisoning the well (Caleb character study, ft. Trent's incessant, inescapable praises)

There is the splish-splash-splash as the Nein travel through the drenched Aeorian tunnel, and then Ikithon’s voice slithers into his head, parting the layers of Caleb's privacy with ease and blotting out all other sound.

I tag @mllekurtz @ariadne-mouse @chronurgy @burningdarkfire @annundriel and anyone else who wants to do it! Tag me in, I'd love to see your first lines.

[shadowgast-recs-weekly]

Soulmates: A Shadowgast Rec List

This week, we have Soulmates! Check under the cut for 10 fics that feature Essek and Caleb being fated for one another, and don't forget to comment and kudos if you like them!

the shade of poison trees by MithrilWren (3791, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek didn't realize, when he was young, that the name on someone's arm could be shameful. Like all other topics, he learned quickly.

Reccer says: I liked it!

Marked by venndaai (1979, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

There is a particular kind of magical tattooing process perfected by the Kryn. It is used on only two occasions: for the ritual of Consecution, and when two Consecuted vow to be with one another through all of their future lives.

Reccer says: A fantastic trope subversion (Caleb and Essek don't share any marks), that also explores what it means to choose each other.

you're familiar like my mirror years ago by bubblesandburdensfics (3057, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Your greatest hurt's name is on one wrist and your greatest love is on the other. Caleb has a hard time telling which is which.

Reccer says: I liked it!

I can see a glimmer by HostileGlitch (1303, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

In a world where soulmates share magic, generated when they touch, Essek realizes how much brushing hands with Caleb Widowgast could mean.

Reccer says: Combining Essek's hunger for touch and his hunger for magical power is next level shit, this concept is so tasty.

with flying colours by idontreallylikebutterflies (2254, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

People who are important to you - platonic and romantic - leave marks on your body. For the longest time, Essek only had one mark.

Reccer says: I love expanding soulmarks to platonic loves and friendships, and Essek's feelings on soulmarks still ring true throughout.

little thumbprints by softlyblue (6239, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes, Choose Not to Warn

In a world where soulmate marks are rare and often mistaken for birthmarks. Essek and Caleb have learned to hide theirs.

Reccer says: The story of Caleb and Essek's soulmarks was great, but I also enjoyed the little asides about other Exandrians' marks and locations.

Fortune's Fool by timbrene (5047, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

The Luxon marks Kryn with the name of their soulmate. Essek doesn't get one until he is 90.after a few more decades, isn't sure he will ever meet Bren.

Reccer says: I like the pining. Essek thinks Caleb is not his soulmate and then later, when he realizes he is there is still so much pining.

Falling Toward The Singularity by Riot_Fae (117491, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: Graphic Depictions of Violence

Essek joins the Mighty Nein after Travelercon.

Reccer says: A very interesting and welcome take on the soulmate concept! Elegantly written and fun to read!

And In Dreams (we will meet again) by Beauteousmajesty (6138, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Soulmates begin to share memories after the first skin to skin touch. After Caleb kisses Essek's forehead, they begin to share memories

Reccer says: Beautiful writing and an interesting concept!

The following fic received two recs!

Some truths are stubborn as gravity by SkyScribbles (4742, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: Emotionally Abusive Parenting

In which you cannot lie to your soulmate. Which makes things difficult, if you are Essek Thelyss, and you were raised a liar.

Reccer 1 says: It's a different take on soulmates than I'm used to seeing

Reccer 2 says: It's a classic - I love the premise and the worldbuilding involved, and the problems that not being able lie causes Essek - and how he manages to get around them anyway. It's a must read, in my opinion.

Aeor is for Lovers is an 18+ Shadowgast Discord server. The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. All fics, unless otherwise specified, will primarily feature Shadowgast. Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ! Next week, we’ll be back with WIPS!

[kmackatie]

shadowgast fic rec list: the modern au edition - part one

This has been a long time coming, and hopefully the start of a few, but I have been intending to make some fic rec lists for a while. I am time-poor and generally bad at remembering to bookmark fics, but I figured I shouldn't let that stop me.

I have a love for modern au's, I write many of them, and I often see arguments against them when the source material is fantasy based for a number of reasons. But, I wanted to shine a light on some out there that tickle that box for me of being delightful.

Listed below the cut are a bunch of fics I have enjoyed, in no particular order and of varying lengths. I will of course forget some, but I hope to do some more lists in the future as I have more tabs open than I can reasonably fit in a list.

Fundamental Forces Other Than Gravity by mllekurtz (TheKnittingJedi)/@mllekurtz (1/1 chapters, 40,676 words, E, no warnings)

- A shadowgast college au with great characterisation and weaving of the Nein throughout. This one has chronic pain Essek, and I love how it is handled. As a note, Essek is briefly one of Caleb's professors, however, there is little power imbalance between them.

the fire kept closest (burns most of all) by mousecookie/@ariadne-mouse (3/3 chapters, 21,822 words, M, warnings: MCD)

- The fic that created the vocaleb tag. Essek is scientist on a research team studying a volcano, for which a tragic accident occurred years prior. It's told in a series of present and past, and the slow build of the relationships throughout the fic are gorgeous. For those eyeing the MCD warning, know that it is also tagged with 'angst with a happy ending'.

I've been lost before (and I'm lost again, I guess) by toneofjoy/@fireryn (21/21 chapters, 165,080 words, E, no warnings)

- The boys are rock climbers in this one. I know, it sounds odd, but trust me and read this. It has incredible characterisation and conversations about sexuality and gender (I hold the cafe scene in my hands so gently), as well as some wonderful sexual tension that builds until it bursts. This fic also got me into recreational rock climbing and I owe the author for it big time. As a note, Essek is Caleb's coach in this fic and this is a plot point for the background of their developing relationship.

starting with your heart (bright heart) by 2manyboys/@cluelessheroes (1/1 chapters, 9,914 words, E, no warnings)

- This has the sentence "Have you been taking four legged showers with Essek Thelyss?” in the summary and it has lived rent-free in my head ever since. Modern-wth-magic university au where they are both students with some lovely build-up of sexual tension between them. Hot smut to go along with it.

disputable presumptions by hanap/@callingvoicemail (3/? chapters, 9,606 words, E, no warnings)

- The corporate lawyer au of my dreams where they are friends with benefits and hiding it from the rest of the Nein. This has a delightful background of plot, along with ambiguous not!wizards hiding their true feelings behind an air of casualness, and snappy writing that keeps you reading.

Inside Edge, 3 Turn, and Closed Hold by MithrilWren/@mithrilwren (3/? works, 16,060 combined words, T/G/M respectively, no warnings)

- The shadowgast figure skating au I didn't know I needed until I read it. I've reread this one so many times and keep coming back to the characterisation and the way the story is slowly told across all three fics. There's a richness of the world behind what we see, and I adore coach!Beau in this one. Another with chronic pain Essek, and generally a careful understanding of the risks that go into the sport.

Labor of Love by OMGitsgreen (6/6 chapters, 43,331 words, M, warnings: CNTW)

- Bakery au. It's a classic, and it's done so well here. This is one of the earliest fics I remember reading, and it's a warm hug on a cold day that is great for when you're wanting something nice.

fermata by canyon_wizard/@canyon-wizard (8/8 chapters, 65,403 words, E, no warnings)

- A classical music au (there really needs to be more of these, please) where they are both piano students. The focus of this one is less the music world and more the character dynamics, and they are incredibly well done. The smut is hot, there is delightful miscommunication, and tense dynamics (ha) throughout.

(your face in my hands is) everything good I need by mllekurtz (TheKnittingJedi)/@mllekurtz (8/8 chapters, 25,884 words, M, no warnings)

- Professor au where they meet at a conference, Caleb a professor of modern history and Essek an expert in Latin. This fic has everything--wizards being nerds in every universe, first kisses, developing feelings, long distance relationship, emotional stakes, and dramatic declarations of love. I adore Mlle's writing (it really should not be a surprise at this point) as they have a way of capturing emotions and turning them into stunning pieces of prose. This one is also a love letter to Paris and Berlin, and please give it a read!

[okiedoketm]

AO3 Fic Meme

I am so excited for this one! I was tagged by @mithrilwren, tysm!!

Rules: Go to your AO3 account and find the following info. Then tag some fellow writers!

What ratings do you write most of your fics under?

Not Rated (16)

General Audiences (7)

Teen And Up Audiences (4)

Mature (1)

What are your top three fandoms?

I actually have a 4-way tie! These fandoms make up 20/28 fics I've published.

Red vs. Blue (5)

Critical Role (Web Series) (5)

The Adventure Zone (Podcast) (5)

One Piece (Anime & Manga) (5)

What is the top character you write about?

It's another tie? A 5-way tie! Wild!

Monkey D. Luffy (4)

Taako (The Adventure Zone) (4)

The Director | Lucretia (4)

Caduceus Clay (4)

Beauregard Lionett (4)

What are your top three pairings?

...you can tell I'm a Gen writer with these numbers

Dexter Grif/Dick Simmons (2)

Riza Hawkeye/Roy Mustang (1)

Coby/Monkey D. Luffy (1)

What are the top three additional tags?

Other Additional Tags to Be Added (7)

Angst (5)

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (5)

Does any of this surprise you?

At first, the Angst tag being a top contender threw me for a loop, but then I looked at the numbers and it was only for 5 fics? Ok yeah that's more reasonable. Honestly, I'm surprised Canon Divergence isn't higher! That's my favorite to write!

The characters as well-- I wasn't expecting to see Lucretia and Caduceus up there, but, honestly? Based. Good for me.

This whole thing has only confirmed my belief that I just write randomly for whatever fandom/idea catches my interest, with hardly any pattern lol.

What a fun game!! Tagging @anonymouse-fiction, @grubus, @primtheamazing, @miamibice, @emil1863, @kooabreen, @paper-lilypie, and @coyotefang1987 to try for themselves!

[animatedamerican]

Writing Game: Last Lines

I was tagged by @tanoraqui for this one! Last lines from the last 10 finished works I posted, not counting collaborations, starting with the most recent:

Cassandra gives a brisk nod to her reflection in the mirror, and turns to head downstairs to welcome her guests into her home. (forgive us the days forgotten to fear, Critical Role Campaign 1)

The stone he sets down carefully on top of the grave marker, among the handful of other little stones left there by other visitors, before he turns to go. (Letters, Critical Role Campaign 2)

And he should stop there, he really should, but the next words are already coming out: Maybe you should try friends sometime. (Cantrip: Friends, Critical Role Campaign 2)

“Maker help me,” she -- giggles, actually giggles -- “if Varric finds out, I’ll never hear the end of it.” (black on white, crow in snow, Dragon Age: Inquisition)

The management here at the Hanged Man never takes noise complaints all that seriously, but still, you’re inclined to hope later that the room next door is empty. (fly away you dainty dish, Dragon Age II)

“The smallest chance,” you repeat, and smile. “I’ll take it.” (roam away my raven girl, Dragon Age: Origins)

“It’s the same day,” Caleb says, and doesn’t say anything else. (Candles, Critical Role Campaign 2)

It stays there, forgotten. (un peu, beaucoup, Critical Role Campaign 2)

Let’s go, is all Yasha answers. (till you face the looking-glass, Critical Role Campaign 2)

A general murmur of agreement went up, and not even Dvora seemed inclined to argue. (a line to yourself or a place on the shelf, Tanakh / Hebrew Bible)

I feel like I can see some patterns here, but they're mostly things I already knew -- my tendency to use present tense for fic based on games, and second person for fic about video game protags specifically. I am not sure I could explain why sometimes my dialogue is marked by italics rather than in quotation marks.

Tagging @ruffboijuliaburnsides, @mithrilwren, @theragnarokd, and @scribefindegil, and also any other mutual who wants to do this!

[thetragicallynerdy]

First Lines

I got tagged by @dragonmuse to share the first line of my last ten fanfics - thanks for the tag, friend!! I did this back in the winter (which can be found here), so I'm only going to be sharing things posted since it was last done!

1) the colour in my world (is you) - Jim/Archie/Olu/Zheng, soulmates AU.

The first time Jim sees colour, they are twenty-four years old. Twenty-four years old, and alone in the Republic of Pirates, seeking a man so they can end his life. Revenge is an old story, for both Jim and the whole goddamn world, but that does nothing to diminish the potency of its call.

2) my heart is a gate (waiting for you to find your way in) - Jim/Olu, rated E.

The stranger is back. The one who keeps watching Oluwande even closer than they watch the room.

3) no adventure too small - Jim/Olu, mice sized people AU.

“This is dumb.” Oluwande sighs and follows Jim through the grass that towers over them, kicking at loose dirt as he goes. “Of course it’s dumb, it’s Stede.”

4) it never goes away (but it'll all work out) - Jim/Olu, Jim-centric long-term concussion/disability focused fic.

There is no easy start to this story. We all know how it begins – you are called into your captain’s quarters, invited to join a new crew. Before you can even give a proper answer, you’re hit on the head. You’re knocked out. You’re dragged below decks, locked away.

5) flotsam and jetsam (chapter 11) - Stede & Jim friendship ficlet.

“I wanted to show you something.” Stede says it like it’s a confession, or a secret, voice hushed, excitement in his eyes. The kind that always reminds them of a child showing off something precious they found. It’s the sort of delight that feels like it has been long since burned out of Jim themself, but they can’t deny that it’s nice to see in others.

6) being sick (in love) - Jim/Ed/Stede, sickfic.

When Jim's temperature hits 102.2 they start to get worried. They feel like absolute shit, and they're due for another round of Tylenol which should help bring it down, but they've seen enough of the bad medical dramas that Oluwande likes to be just a little terrified of their fever spiking too high when they're all alone.

Tagging, if you feel like sharing!! @mithrilwren, @zombiethingy, @alfalfairy, @bringinghometherain, @windwardstar, and @yerbamansa. I can't remember who else likes being tagged in these sorts of things - so if you see this and want to do it, consider yourself tagged!! (Or feel free to drop me a reply or a DM and i'll add you to my "likes to be tagged" list!)

[essektheylyss]

I got tagged separately by @mithrilwren and @submerged-in-stories with a mostly similar list of questions so I have combined the two into one haha. Thanks for the tags!!!

Last song/piece I listened to: Believer by Imagine Dragons, according to my spotify, but I've had a large writing playlist on shuffle for a while.

Favorite color: Purble :3

Last book I read: God apparently the last book I finished was Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer; I have NOT finished many books yet this year.

Last film I watched: I... genuinely do not know. I want to believe I've watched a film more recently than Christmas movies, but in my heart I don't think I have.

Last TV series: Candela Obscura

Last video game (if applicable): Control

Last thing I googled: "woolly bear caterpillar poisonous" because I found a caterpillar on the driveway last night and I very responsibly checked if it would kill me before saving it from walking into traffic with my bare hands (for the record they are not poisonous but their little hairs can break off easily and get stuck in your skin and cause irritation so proceed with caution!)

Last thing I ate: leftover snow peas

Sweet, Savory or Spicy: Savory by a MILE I love savory

Amount of sleep: Honestly, a decent amount actually. I sleep pretty well overall, ngl.

Currently reading: Art in the After-Culture by Ben Davis which I have been muttering about on the dash so I'm sure this is not news.

Currently watching: Does the series of Copyright lectures I'm assigned for class count?

Current obsession: OH MAN I think last time I answered this I had no answer but now I have LOTS: the beverage I'm currently drinking, which is club soda, grenadine, and lavender simple (can also be made alcoholic with two shots of vodka); Finch, the only habit tracker app I have ever found that worked; and my lil juniper bonsai that I repotted two weeks ago, which is adorable and I keep going outside to give it a little pat. Also, obligatory boops mention. [boops you :3]

Gonna tag some folks at random but with no pressure lol: @ariadne-mouse @burr-ell @humble-wayside-flower @frumpkino @stickandthorn

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Tagged by @koboldkatalyst for a mini game: picrew yourself and share the last song you listened to!

tagging: @mithrilwren @jochamon @funnygirlthatbelle @jadesabre301 @booksbardsbway @sadieb798

[critter-genfic-events]

Mystery Gen Recs

This week, we have seven mysteries for you to unravel! Check them out under the cut, and please comment and kudos if you liked them!

Resonance by elanoides (25072,General) Warnings: None Pairings: Background Caleb/Astrid

When the Mighty Six turn up on his doorstep, Archmage Caleb Widogast finds himself swept into their investigation of a crime twenty years gone. But the murder of Trent Ikithon isn’t just any cold case, and as impossible coincidences start to pile up, Caleb and the Mighty Six discover a far stranger mystery.

Reccer says: Instantly compelling and manages to be in character, even given the obvious changes to canon

Only the Nightingale Sings by MithrilWren (170518,Teen) Warnings: Torture, Mind Manipulation, Sensory Deprivation Pairings: None

Things go sideways in Felderwin - Trent manages to capture the Nein. The spellcasters are sent to the Soltryce Academy - and Caleb ends up under Trent's thumb again. And Yeza is still missing.

Reccer says: A true epic, with wheels upon wheels turning, and plenty of mysteries.

The Avatar Conundrum by R_Black (19861,Teen) Warnings: None Pairings:

Last Airbender AU. Airbending Master Essek has been tasked to teach the Avatar airbending, and the Avatar's group--the Mighty Nein--is also willing to learn some techniques, despite most of them not being airbenders. The only problem? No one outside of the Nein knows which of the members is the Avatar...

Reccer says: It's so much fun to read a little mystery from Essek's point of view. And to see just how infuriatingly confusing the Nein are to outside observers.

the moon answers when you cry in the woods by royalgreen (allyoop) (685,Teen) Warnings: Pairings: None

Caleb is missing memories, but the pieces he is left with terrify him.

Reccer says: At under 1,000 words, it's a very short and fun mystery with plenty of spookiness

Among the Nein by Nellaplanet (124171,Teen) Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence Pairings: Essek Thelyss/Caleb Widogast, Beauregard Lionett/Yasha Nydoorin

An Among Us AU that has the Mighty Nein traveling on a spaceship - until someone murders the captain

Reccer says: I liked it

Debt of Vengeance by steelneena (61351,Mature) Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence Pairings: Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III/Vex'ahlia, Shaun Gilmore/Keyleth/Vax'ildan, Keyleth/Vax'ildan (Critical Role), Shaun Gilmore/Vax'ildan, Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III & Anna Ripley, Cassandra de Rolo & Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III, Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo & Scanlan Shorthalt, Vax'ildan & Vex'ahlia (Critical Role)

A modern au. Anna Ripley is murdered, Percival is the prime suspect, and Detective Vax is determined to find the truth.

Reccer says: I'm a bit biased on this one as I helped to beta it, but because of that I know how much thought was put into every detail, including the ending and the reveal. Do pay attention to the tags, as while this isn't Dead Dove territory, it does touch on some dark themes and is clinical in the descriptions of violence. Also, without giving any spoilers, if you like happy endings, this may not be for you; but if you like a legal thriller that punches you in the gut and stays with you, then give it a read :)

somewhere in between by judypoovey (2223,General) Warnings: None Pairings: none

Umbrasyl is dead, but as Vox Machina try to catch their breaths, they're faced with another mystery: finding out that the dragon was working with a strange human woman.

Reccer says: I liked it

This is one of our weekly communally-generated gen rec lists. Every week we announce a new theme and allow anyone to submit a fic recommendation. Please note that the summary and content notes are provided by the reccer, and may be different than what the author has provided. Please assume good intentions all around. <3

And hey, anyone can include you!

Next week, we'll be featuring Monsters. Metaphorical monsters? Fighting monsters? Being a monster? It's up to your interpretation!

Then, it'll be humor, hurt/comfort, and then focusing on Yasha Nydoorin.

Any fics coming to mind?  Well, then use this form to submit!

If you're looking for some more, check out some fics written in the critter genfic bingo tag, or the older rec lists! Or you can request your own card and join in on the fun!

[soullistrations]

Last Line Challenge

Rules: in a new post, show the last line you wrote (or drew) and tag as many people as there are words (or as many as you like).

Tagged by @mithrilwren! Thanks! I've been in WIP hell for like. months now but maybe this is the kick in the pants i needed. This is from a bnha fic where Shoji and Spinner are country neighbors and also Spinner has this weird online gaming friend named Ash who is definitely not significant whatttt.

Ash hums absently, and the faint rasping noise coming from the other end of the call gets a little louder.

Tagging @bisexualshakespeare, @blueberry-ash, and uhhhh anyone else who wants to participate (no seriously if you participate tag me i want to see!)

[mithrilwren]

Chapters: 1/5 Fandom: One Piece (Anime & Manga) Relationships: Sanji/Usopp (One Piece) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Rapunzel Fusion, fairytale AU, First Love, Fluff and Angst, Hurt Sanji (One Piece), POV Usopp (One Piece), Permanent Injury, Gift Giving, Angst with a Happy Ending

“Yep!” Usopp says, before he can consider the wisdom of lying to a witch or fairie or whatever supernatural creature takes the shape of a frowning boy with yellow oven mitts. “I’m a... a prince, actually.” He cringes, but it’s too late to call back the flustered words, so he has no choice but to commit to the story. “I’m on a mission to greet all my loyal subjects. And, um, collect taxes.” He points at the plate. “One loaf of bread should cover it, for now.”

The boy laughs: a startled sort of sound, like he wasn’t expecting something so loud to come from his own body.

“You’re not a prince,” he says, and Usopp’s face flames, “but I’ll give you the bread.”

While foraging for food, a starving boy stumbles across a lonely prince in an abandoned watchtower.

or. an usosan rapunzel au for the fall season.