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[wildelydawn]

KP Recfest List: Big Centric/BigChan Edition.

Alright friends, I'm going to use all my brave/courage stats to compose this list of Big-Centric and BigChan fic recs for @kprecfest. This list is definitely not complete, and I'm always looking for more BigChan fics or fics that center around Big as a character, so please feel free to rec your own!

In no particular order:

Student Paper Award by clandestinegardenias

Rating: E Pairing: Big/Chan Status: Completed Summary: "Chan has no doubt that Big sobs into his pillow every time Kinn hands him back a paper covered in red ink. That only makes Chan want him more." Why you should read this: Okay, firstly, I'm totally biased here. As someone who has pined after a professor throughout graduate school, I'm almost embarrassed with how much I related to Big here. Almost is the key word here because that's exactly why this story is so brilliant. Clandestinegardenias has brought my KinnPorsche university!AU dreams to life with just one fic. The pining Big has for Kinn is so well done, and how Chan begins to develop feelings toward Big through helping him with his paper is just *chef's kiss.* All the build up and all the angsty moments cultivate into a very explosive and satisfying ending. On top of this, the little details about research, about the tension in academics, the "and they're sharing offices!" addition. My heart! This fic and every part of it is all so well done that I am on my way to apply to another degree. (Jk... unless... 👀) Favorite line: "Later, they share a pizza and toast each other with bottles of Coke, and Chan tells himself it’s enough."

So lovers say by littlerietveld

Rating: E Pairing: Big/Chan Status: Ongoing (5/?) Summary: "big was never actually in love with kinn, everyone just thinks he is, so chan pretends to date him to put a stop to the rumours. feelings ensue." Why you should read this: Alright. I confess. I love fake dating as a trope, especially when one of the characters has power over another. This story takes this classic and beloved idea and adds a very real twist to it: that maybe everyone knew that Big is/was infatuated with Kinn. Big suffers for it, and the author does a really wonderful job with giving us how Big endures some of that gossip and judgement by detailing Big's workouts and his internal dialogue. Then, in steps Chan, who's facing his own budding feelings after proposing the fake dating. The setting and dialogue in this story make my heart giddy and make me want to throw my pillow. Favorite line: "'Give me a hickey,' Big says in a rush, unable to say anything else, unable to explain what he’s feeling, just needing something to prove his and Chan’s relationship; to show everyone that he is not in love with Kinn; to get them to stop believing this godforsaken rumour."

This Symphony is a Dance Between Us by The_Old_Astronomer

Rating: G Pairing: Big/Chan Status: Ongoing (1/2) Summary: "While recovering from getting shot, Chan leaves the medical wing for a walk and a much needed cigarette. He's out on a balcony, enjoying the night air, when he hears music nearby. Feeling drawn to it, he heads in the direction of the melody to find out who's playing. It's not who he expected at all." Why you should read this: Injured Chan?? Big being a pianist??? Is that not enough to convince you? If not, let Astro's beautiful writing be the reason why you join her BigChan agenda because she's doing a damn good job making it happen. First, I love the fact that Chan is injured in this fic. Seeing the head of the body guards at his most vulnerable is galaxy brain thinking on Astro's part. Second, the set up is actually so exquisitely simple but is so wonderfully developed. At the core of this story is Chan being drawn to beautiful music and then asking Big to continue playing. But Astro takes this and so many emotional and beautiful details to it. What can I say? I love a story that takes seemingly small moments and makes them utterly breathtaking. Astro's written another fantastic BigChan fic, so check that out too. Favorite line: "But hope is a tenacious thing. It’s resilient, like a tree; once the roots are entwined with the earth and the branches start growing, it can be hard to cut down. So despite Chan's intensely pragmatic nature, he waits and he hopes."

Drowning Like a Stone by Nyxelestia

Rating: T Pairing: Big & Chay, KimChay Status: Ongoing (7/?) Summary: "Despite Porsche's desperation and Kim's manipulation, Chay was hit hard by the events of Season 1. Five outside perspectives on Chay grappling with the aftermath of the mafia madness." Why you should read this: I went into this fic knowing that Nyxelestia would bring her phenomenal writing and character analysis into the KimChay fandom and I stayed because of that, but now I am absolutely rooted and emotionally invested because of how she develops the relationship between Big & Chay (and quite frankly, I'm adoring these chapters on them and wouldn't mind another 10 or 100 of them.) Nyxelestia gives a lot of depth to Big and also makes him absolutely hilarious. The idea of Big taking Chay under his wing, hearing him out, giving him lessons on the mafia life and more, is something so brilliant but also incredibly poignant because while Chay was betrayed by Kim, Big was betrayed by Ken, and to put these characters together!!! I just!! I am at a loss. After reading Chapter Five, I leaned back in my chair and whispered, "Oh fuck." Nyxelestia explores the implications of both of these betrayals with such great care, and for that, I am blown away. Favorite line: "In the quiet of the small lounge, Big wondered if his breathing sounded as loud to them as it did to him. Once upon a time, he’d wished someone would say those words to him, he’d dreamed of Kinn saying that to him. But now that it actually happened, Big felt…nothing." Runner up favorite line: "What the fuck did ‘stanned’ mean?"

push and pull by Martynax

Rating: E Pairing: Big/Kinn/Porsche, KinnPorsche Status: Completed Summary: "Look,” Big says, finding enough strength in his body to do this. “You don’t have to worry about me trying anything. You don’t have to tell me that Kinn is yours.” He assumes that that’s what Porsche is trying to do. “I know my place." ... Why you should read this: When this fic first came out, I was biting my fist the entire time. In case you didn't know, Martnax writes some top tier smut for the KinnPorsche fandom and Christ on a pogo stick, did they deliver that and more: with a threesome. Please. But before I get to how incredibly hot their writing is, I do need to point out that Martynax built such a painful and believable background and emotional state for post-canon Big in this story; the details about Big's mother, how he joined the bodyguards, his reluctance to talk to Porsche about his actions/feelings. But it's well balanced with the development of his new relationship with Kinn and Porsche. I, for one, could not stop smiling when Kinn and Porsche crash Big's movie night; the description of Porsche with his head in Big's lap is so sweet even though I know my mans is having a crisis. The ending to this fic is wonderful, emotional, and smutty: everything I would want in a KinnPorscheBig fic. Still hoping for a sequel. Favorite line: "The consequences could be too much. But he also understands that if he doesn’t at least try, he won’t ever forgive himself. He’s already poured his soul out to them, handing them his heart shouldn’t be that difficult."

All Along you were Blooming by mortimerlatrice & nuwildcat

Rating: E Pairing: Big/Tay, KinnPorsche Status: Ongoing (2/3) Summary: "Finding a second chance at love isn't something either of them thought was in the cards. Noticing that there was someone in front of you all along, takes something changing to open your eyes." ... Why you should read this: I don't even know where to begin with this one. I only read it for the first time a few week or so ago, and I've already revisited it a dozen times, not just because of the beautiful writing but also because of the jawdropping art. But let's start with the writing first; Tay is given so much voice and life in this story. If you told me his familial details, career, and background from this story are all canon, I would believe you, 100%. That's now much care nuwildcat puts into Tay's development, and you can expect that same amount of care and cultivation in all other aspects of this fic. For example, the cocktails. I know nothing about alcohol, but the descriptions of each drink were mouthwatering and so vivid. Pair this with Tay and Kinn being business associates! Incredible. But they're not the only dynamic duo; nuwildcat has given us a wonderful friendship between Porsche and Big: it begins with reluctance, but by the end of Chapter Two, we see Big, in all his fierce loyalty. Mind you, nuwildcat is writing this all while describing how Big falls out of love with Kinn and begins to fall for Tay. And if being graced with wonderful writing isn't enough, mortimerlace knocks you out with stunning art of both characters. There is something really captivating in mortimer's use of purples and I am loving it. The variants used in the first picture of Tay in Chapter One are exquisite. The details in the flowers are so well thought of. Mortimer's use of detail and line work really shine when it comes to each of the outfits, particularly Tay's lace bodice. However, my favorites have to be from Chapter Two; maybe it's because I'm biased, but something about these portraits of Big just made me blush; he looks that good. All in all, if you want a double whammy of fine art and writing, this is your fic. Favorite line: "...the sincerity in Big’s voice hits him like the recoil of a gun. Tay can’t remember the last compliment he got from Time that didn’t double as a come-on. The ache of that thought is an open wound he can’t help but press on. 'You know, when you say things like that Big, I actually believe them.'" Favorite art piece: Chapter Two's second picture of Big in his suit.

Gonna Fade You Like That Rush by giraffeter

Rating: E Pairing: Tay/Time/Big Status: Completed Summary: "Tay and Time run into Big on his night off. Kinn may not want to play with his own toys, but he's never told them they couldn't help themselves." Why you should read this: Listen. Big has been going through it. I think he deserves to have fun, and giraffeter delivers on that. Was I expecting that fun to come in the form of quick wit, humor, and Tay and Time convincing Big to follow them home? Absolutely not, but holy shit, am I here for it. Because girafetter's right; if Kinn won't have fun with his bodyguards, then maybe Tay and Time should. I love the set up in this fic; Big's at a bar and Tay and Time pounce as soon as they lay eyes on him. I love Big's subtle discomfort while being in a bar and how he's a bit unsure of how to place himself among Time and Tay. since they are Kinn's friends. And to put all of this in a post-Tawan background really amplifies that feeling. I'm obsessed with how flirty and forward Tay is here too, how he demands to be in charge. Not to mention the internal thoughts Tay has throughout the story. All of this is compounded by very hot smut. Big fans are truly blessed and thankful. Favorite line: "He has no idea how long it takes them to drive to Tay and Time's place. He's focused on controlling his breathing, on not shivering apart or coming in his underwear while they touch him in an idle, almost desultory way. Occasionally they exchange a heated look across his body, one that lets Big know that he is completely, totally (and in the best way possible) fucked."

Alright! That's all I've got for you, Big. For now, at least. I hope these lovely authors/creators and the fandom continue to write about you, my favorite bodyguard, the one with the most pure heart. 🖤

[erisenyo]

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[mortimerlatrice]

illustration for Glint In The Cloud, by @nyxelestia for the @kinnporschebigbang!

[syrena-del-mar]

Selfish Desires and the Class War: Dead Friend Forever

Ever since @nyxelestia's great additions to my tags about how Phee has been able to process his grief in comparison to Tan, and succinctly stated how class theorists regard poverty as a type of violence, I can't help but take a bit of a socio-economic look at the DFF's group of friends. Particularly, episode 10 really served to solidify my theory on the underlying commentary DFF is making regarding selfishness and the different abilities to skirt punishment dependent on class.

For this one, I'm going to break this down in a couple of categories: first, I'm going to explain Hobbes' theory on human nature and Marx's theory on class wars. Then I will be listing out the 'class types' each one of the DFF boys are in (sans White). Finally I will be analyzing the THC gang with Non, then Phee and New.

Keep in mind that here I will be defining 'selfish desires' as to the innate human inclination to prioritize one's own needs, wants, and interests over that of others. Meanwhile class war/conflict will be in reference to the societal divide into different classes dependant on their relationship to their means of production and value.

Human Nature According to Hobbes

In Hobbes' 'Leviathan', he delves into understanding human nature. His conclusion is probably best summarized by his most known phrase, "'the state of nature." In this state of nature, where Hobbes hypothesized about a life where there is no government, no laws, or state of order, just simply individuals that are able to live without constraints. Hobbes found that life would be "solitary, poor, nasty, short, and brutish."

Hobbes' comes to the conclusion, that absence of societal constraints, humans are driven by desire to secure their own survival and fulfill their desires. Hobbes states that there is an universal, fundamental drive for self-preservation that leads to a state of equality among humans. Yey, instead of being able to live in harmony, the equality, particularly in vulnerability to harm and death, breeds competition since it is human nature to scrounge, secure, and vie for resources— even when it means taking advantage of one another.

Central to Hobbes' theory of human nature is fear—fear of others, fear of harm and fear of uncertainty. Without structure, humans are trapped in a perpetual state of insecurity, creating a 'war of all against all'. Hobbes acknowledges that individuals have natural rights, particularly the right to self-preservation but with a lack of governing authority, the enforcement to this right is essentially meaningless.

Tldr; there are four main components to human nature: self-preservation, fear and insecurity, equality and competition, and natural rights.

Theory of Class Wars

Now, enter Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and we have the theory that a society is divided into two classes: the bourgeoisie and the proletariats. The bourgeoisie, own the means of production and are able to explore the labor of the proletariat for profit, which ends up leading to human alienation and inequality.

When it comes to the relationship of selfish desires and class war, at its core, the idea instills that a capitalist system incentivizes and rewards the selfish pursuits among the bourgeoisie. The accumulation of wealth and exploitation of labor and the quest for profit are the driving forces between constructing and maintaining class inequalities.

Dead Friends Forever: The Intersection of Social Class Divide and Selfish Desires

The thing about Dead Friend Forever is that there is a visible class division between Por and Non, which drowns out the undercurrent class differences between the rest of the DFF gang.

Por: He is born into power and higher class. His mother ever states "Do you think I'll be in trouble for kind of thing?" He is born into awareness of his status and the privilege.

Jin: Just from the house that he lives, you can tell that he is relatively well off. The finishes in the house both interior and the exterior show that his family, while not as rich as Por, are likely more than financially stable.

Phee: His dad is a police inspector, which likely provides decent money, as he is able to send his son to a private school on a single household income.

Fluke: We're given enough information that we know he wants to be a doctor and make his mom proud, he's attending tutoring classes and there's no mention of money issues.

Top: No mention of struggling for money, can safely assume that he lives comfortably.

Tee: Struggling, has a lot of debts to Uncle Joe in order to keep his dad alive.

New/Non: Their whole family is struggling even before Non went missing. What little money they had was sent over to New, even taking on debts to be able to provide for him abroad. They were one paycheck away from losing everything, which they eventually did.

Non and the THC Gang

Aside from Tee, the main group are all born into various levels of wealth and privilege, whether it be purely monetary or with the jobs of their parents, so they're able to navigate their life with an air of entitlement. Their desires are all shaped by the comforts and opportunities that their status affords them. Por's family alone was able to get their high school film reported on and with a viewing, merely with the mother's flippant mention of the project. Not to mention that Por's mother explicitly sets the tone of how she would be treated compared to Non's mom. It's a stark contrast, Non stands out as the outsider, not only due to his lack of friends in the school, but also marginalized by his lack of wealth and social standing in comparison to the rest of the gang. And in an odd way, it's likely why he felt a certain degree of kinship with Tee, who is the only other individual visibly struggling to survive, even if he mostly keeps his money troubles away from his group of friends.

The whole reason Non even gets involved with the group is because the group, particularly Por and Fluke, are driven by their hunger for success and recognition. Por likely wanted his parents to find some pride in him and Fluke needs it to round out his resume when applying to medical school. They desperately want to win the sponsorship, so they need and use Non— not as an equal but as a means to an end. They exploit his talent in scriptwriting and they use him as a pawn, not even inviting him to the presentation when its Non's script their using. Hell, they barely could stand being close enough to take a picture with Non. They quite literally use him as a pawn, an easy exploit, reminiscent of Hobbes' notion of self-interest as a driving force.

As the show continues on, the exploitation of Non takes on darker shades, echoing Hobbes bleak depiction of the state of nature. The initial bullying, that is rooted in class-based prejudices, transforms into a calculated campaign of cruelty. While Tee might be struggling financially, he's actually the true leader of the group. Sure, Por may have the money, but the guys only follow what Tee wants. Top and Tee use Non's marginalization against him, almost as if vultures feeding on the weaker. Top doesn't have to pay for the camera and Tee is able to find Uncle Joe's next victim for the horse accounts, a complete parallel of Hobbes' description of the strong dominating the weak in the absence of a social contract. In doing so Non, the 'marginalized' becomes fodder for the selfish desires of Tee and Top, initiating a chain-reaction event to Non's detriment.

While Por, Tee, and Top have the more obvious benefits with how Non is treated, so does Fluke. Fluke, in the hierarchy of status within the group, is at the bottom rung. With Non there he's able to be treated better and he no longer is the scapegoat. He admits it in this episode. He needed Non to be mistreated, because he feared being targeted by the rest of the THC gang, and having Non around kept everyone else's attention off of him. He was no longer the one being harrassed. He's able to sacrifice Non for his own benefit.

The thing about Fluke is that he doesn't overtly try to harm Non, not in the same way that the others do. No, his covert damage that he causes Non is in his silence. He sees Top destroy the camera, Tee come up with the idea to target Non, he sees Jin film Non and Kru Keng, he even questions Jin's intentions to film, but he's spineless. He cares more for himself, he prioritizes his self-preservation. He maintains the status quo and utilizes Non's weakness so that he isn't the next target.

Initially, Jin's treatment of Non seems to defy the expected narrative of class exploitation, since out of the group he's the one that is the most compassionate and understanding. From a Marxist perspective, this initial compassion could be understood as an acknowledgment of the inherent inequalities that exist between the affluent and the marginalized. Jin's actions might suggest a fleeting moment of solidarity, recognizing and acknowledging Non's humanity beyond his status. However, his demeanor shifts dramatically when he realizes that Non doesn't reciprocate his romantic feelings and worsens when he sees him with Kru Keng.

Hobbesian human nature, which is driven by the pursuit of power and self-interest, comes to the forefront as Jin's wounded pride and sense of rejection fuel his actions. In Hobbes' state of nature, individuals are driven by their desires and fears leading to betrayal and conflict. His change in behavior to Non reflects this as he seeks to assert dominance and control in the face of perceived rejection by punishing Non. Jin's betrayal of Non's trust and kindness underscores the harsh realities of class divides, where compassion can quickly give way to exploitation. Hobbes argued that individuals in the state of nature are in constant competition for power and self-preservation, here Jin's realization that Non does not reciprocate his feelings leaves him feeling vulnerable and exposed.

Non's role as a commodity within the framework becomes clear as filming continues. His talent is valued solely for its ability to bring profit and success to the friends. Yet, despite his contributions, Non remains alienated from the fruits of his labor, he's always the worker and never the leader. Continuing this trend of being a pawn in group's quest for recognition. Marx's concept of false consciousness is evident, since Non remains unaware of the true nature of his exploitation until its too late.

The group needs to get rid of Non, because he's become a lose cannon. Tee needs him delivered to his Uncle, so that he can survive and continue to receive the payments he needs to keep his dad alive. The depths of their depravity are laid bare and echoes both Hobbes' and Marx's grim assessments of human nature intertwined with class conflict. Non becomes a victim to their cruelty, to their selfish desires, and the stark reality of coming from a poor family. He disappears into the abyss of the mafia, while the rest of the group continue to live their lives unperturbed, shielded by their wealth and privilege.

Interestingly enough, every single one of the guys that come from a better socio-economic status have begged for Non's forgiveness while under the influence of New's hallucinogens. The only one who doesn't is Tee. Yes, he is under the distress of confessing his crimes since Fluke is holding White hostage, but he's the only one that is willing to admit fault and ask for forgiveness without having to hallucinate Non's face or his voice. All this leaves me asking, what depths of betrayal and exploitation were the THC gang willing to sink to in their quest for dominance? Did Tee's penance begin when attempted to help Non escape his Uncle Joe? Was Non actually able to escape or had they sent him to his death?

2. Phee and New/Tan

Even through Phee and New, we can see Hobbesian and Marxist themes in their different versions of grief they experience over Non's disappearance.

New embodies the the essence of Hobbesian human nature, bringing around the idea of 'war of all against all'. His relentless pursuit of revenge becomes a primal instinct for survival, since he has lost everything good in his life. His brother, his childhood home, his education, his mother, and finally his father, in that very order, over the span of three years. New's grief over the disappearance of Non becomes a consuming force that propels him into a world of darkness. In Hobbes' state of nature, individuals are typically driven by self-interest and the pursuit of power, which New's quest of revenge reflects this fundamental aspect. His quest against the friends responsible isn't solely about revenge, but it's a desperate attempt to assert agency and justice in a world that has denied his family both.

Marx argues that in a capitalist society, the bourgeoisie will exploit the proletariat for profit, perpetuating class struggles. Non was exploited for his script, but New represents the proletariat, the oppressed working class fighting back against the forces of oppression. His revenge is a revolt against the oppressive structures of class inequality that have marginalized his whole family. In Marxist terms, his journey is a symbol of the proletariat struggle against exploitation and injustice, which echos the revolutionist spirit of Marxism.

On the other hand, Phee, who is financially well-off and still has his father, represents the privilege and the detachment from the struggles of the proletariat. He never fully understood why Non wasn't receptive to his help, similarly he's not completely understanding New's own thirst for revenge. While Phee is initially driven by a desire to uncover the truth about Non's disappearance, and while he still loves Non, it's mostly driven by guilt and grief within the context of privilege. Phee has things, people, in his life that still matter outside of Non. Yes, he loved Non, but he's able to move on from his grief, reflecting the detachment and apathy that can settle in with privilege. Under Marx's critique of the bourgeoisie, who exploit the proletarian, it's because Phee still has his Dad and other things he loves in life that he is able to move on from the type of anger in grief that New finds himself overwhelmed in.

It's going to be interesting where Phee and New's friendships heads in the last two episodes. Will it New and Phee collide in a violent confrontation that mirrors the clash between the oppressed and the privileged? Is DFF trying to make a comment on the class war where New's relentless pursuit of revenge against the THC gang represents the proletariat's revolt against exploitation, while Phee's detachment echoes the bourgeoisie's indifference to the plight of the marginalized? Or it will show that Phee and New are able to put their social status aside in order to find revenge against the true bourgeoisies, in this case the THC gang, that exploited Non for all his worth until ultimately destroying him.

Final Thoughts

While this episode may feel significantly weaker in comparison to the last five, I think it's providing us with the necessary exposition as we head into our final two episodes. We're seeing the destruction of the 'bourgeoisie' by their own hands with just a little nudge from the sole proletariat. As Hobbes would likely agree, it's a dog eat dog world in that cabin. It always had been with Top, Por, Tee, Fluke and Jin. There was an equality between them, but now with an outside force, their bonds are breaking and they are willing to kill each other just to survive.

Dead Friend Forever is going beyond the standard slasher genre, even beyond horror. I truly think it's making social commentary regarding the classes and human nature. It's going to be interesting to see who comes out the survivor of this party from hell, if there is anyone.

Tagging @slayerkitty for DFF's meta round up.

[clotpolesonly]

challenge: make a poll with five of your all time favorite characters, and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone's favorite.

tagged by: @if-you-give-a-gay-a-vampire 💖

i'll taaaaag: @adrianfridge @nyxelestia @thedaughterofkings @nooowestayandgetcaught @seavoice

[thatfanfictiongirl76]

Merlin Season 4 Rewrite

This fic has been a favorite of mine for years. It just takes the plot of season 4 and really builds on it. Not to mention I love the magic reveal, Merlin wump, and knights comradery. Not to mention the Emrys plotline is just amazing. I highly recommend this fic, it is on my Merlin rec as well.

Virtues, Chicken, and Destiny Series

By: Nyxelestia

https://archiveofourown.org/series/68975

Summary: Arthur had never looked forward to becoming king, but the crown had never felt so heavy as the moment he realized everyone he loved was lying to him. If he wants answers, he's going to have to find them himself.

My Comments: This is one of my favorite Merlin Canon series. It's written by one of the kinkmeme-merlin mods herself. This started as a one shot that turned into a rewrite of season 4. I have to say I really enjoyed how she pulled Emrys into this quite a lot. It's definitely worth a read.

Status: Incomplete 

Last Update: 6/14/24

Length (Whole Series): 104,986 words

[kpquickndirty]

KP Quick'n'Dirty, First Remix Challenge, Week #6

Make something quick'n'dirty (keep it short, keep it rough).

@ message this blog to get reblogged.

Say "remix" next to the @ mention or in tags if you welcome others to create something inspired by your piece!

Remix Challenge

Your prompt this week is simple: remix!

Reminder: A remix doesn't have to be a direct extension of a quick'n'dirty creation. A remix can simply be taking inspiration from a qnd creation, or it can be inspired by just about anything, not just what's on this blog!

Remixable Roundup, Weeks 1-5

These are all the remixable creations from March and April (and it includes pretty much every qnd creation so far). Consider using these as a starting point. 🤩

Remix Chains

* Note: I am not listing each individual remix in a chain, but you can use any single creation as your jumping off point.

kim/jeff on his knees (@dr-lemurr, @airgiodslv)

prank war (@punchlove-blog)

quick'n'sleepy (dr-lemurr, @luckydragon10)

silver fox kinn (@imharmlessipromise, luckydragon10, @nuwildcat, @lady-guts @asylumwise, @susanwiththescythe, @dramarec, @nyxelestia)

rain god kim (@mousydentist, @airgiodslv)

where do you think you're going? (@artpo)

qnd banner (dr-lemurr, @mortimerlatrice, luckydragon10, @vanillalipstick66)

the bread sex incident (punchlove-blog, vanillalipstick66, @blingblingbubbles, mortimerlatrice, dr-lemurr)

a very hum bar songkran (luckydragon10, nuwildcat, dr-lemurr)

Art

beach scene (lady-guts) and this is the first ever qnd! white rabbit kinn (mortimerlatrice) the truck at sunset environment study (mortimerlatrice) smol chay (dr-lemurr) all tied up and nowhere to go (mortimerlatrice) kimchay for asexuality day (dr-lemurr) makeup tricks with tay and porsche (mortimerlatrice)

Fic

kim and tankhun scene (punchlove-blog) kinn's one-night stand (artpo) kinn and porsche vacation (blingblingbubbles) kinn and porsche and kisses (mousydentist) big's sacrifice (@shubaka) arm gets a surprise vacation (artpo) mafia mistress (airgiodslv) shoot me while I'm happy (@liliblaukatz) bad bet headcanon for kimchay (punchlove-blog) beach reunion (@lori0018)

Podfic

oral notfic slumber party truth or date (airgiodslv) in yellow (airgiodslv)

Meme

powdered milk (mousydentist)

[luckydragon10]

KP & Goncharov, and the KP Meta Doc

Hello, KinnPorsche fans! Some of you may know me as the keeper of the KinnPorsche Meta Doc. Meta significantly slowed down, so I haven't worked on it for quite a while now.

However, given the recent and stunning revelation that KinnPorsche is intrinsically inspired by and even in part based on Goncharov (1973), I'm coming out of retirement to collect meta.

There is enough content already that I've given it its own section.

If you see any other comparison meta out in the wild, please feel free to tag me in comments, send it to me via DM, or submit via the rec form. I'll be happy to make additions.

And killer job on the meta, @rythyme, @lelephantsnail, @nyxelestia, and @thecookiemonster77!

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REMINDER: The Meta Doc is FILLED with great content about KinnPorsche The Series, almost 1k links. If you've never seen it before, by all means, take a peek. 💖

[sendhearthhome]

I was tagged by @nyxelestia <3

rules: share the last line you've written or drawn, then tag some people, and have fun

The last line I wrote was part of an outline so Y'all get to see behind the curtain a bit

He tries to do low firebending to keep Sokka warm, when Katara gets there Sokka's clothes are singed.

I'm tagging @marsbarsart @sulkybender and anyone else who wants to join!!

[orchisailsa]

Last Line Game!

I was tagged recently by not one but two wonderful mutuals, the lovely @minnarr and the inimitable @ripeteeth !!!

rules: share the last line you've written, then tag some people, and have fun

“Stop it! We don’t have time for that!” he protests, but it’s utterly unconvincing since he arches his back and allows his feet to be kicked apart a little wider without even nominal resistance.

What fandom is this from? I'm not telling. 🤭 But I will say I'm working on three WIP's right now, so it could be either: - Horrible Machiavellian Sociopaths (affectionate) (Qi Ye) - Escape Room Gays (The Spirealm/Kaleidoscope of Death) - Van Life Polyam Disaster Triad (Mysterious Lotus Casebook)

Tagging: @jaewritesfic, @howlingmoonrise, @philologicalbat, @saki-the-cup-bearer-blog

@nyxelestia, @sunriseverse, @cryptidafter, @fanghuas, @sugarbabywenkexing

[ao3feed-zukka]

Chat Dump: Zukka 2024 Olympics AU

Read now on Ao3 at https://ift.tt/DohKIaj by Nyxelestia This is NOT a fic, this is just a dump of a Discord chat log of an AU inspired by 2024 Paris Olympics. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Sokka and Zuko's suitcases accidentally get mixed up. Zuko comes to Sokka's room to swap their suitcases back right as Sokka is doing flips on a live-stream to test the sturdiness of the infamous "anti-sex" beds. Shenanigans ensue. Words: 1835, Chapters: 1/5, Language: English Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Sokka (Avatar), Zuko (Avatar), Katara (Avatar), Azula (Avatar) Relationships: Sokka/Zuko (Avatar) Additional Tags: Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Alternate Universe - Olympics, Olympics, Public Date, Social Media, Ozai Being an Asshole (Avatar), Protective Katara (Avatar), Protective Azula (Avatar), Past Sokka/Suki (Avatar), Past Sokka/Yue (Avatar), Athletes, olympic anti-sex beds Read it on Ao3 at https://ift.tt/DohKIaj

[shubaka]

Bidding has opened for Fandom Trumps Hate 2024.

Bidding is open between 8:00 AM ET March 5th to 8:00 PM March 9 (time zone converter here)

There are 5 people offering stuff in the KP fandom!

Here's a quick list of the KP offerings:

AirgiodSLV is offering two bids. Podfic for Kinnporsche, Nirvana in Fire, and Tian Ya Ke (Word of Honor). And Fanfic for Kinnporsche, Nirvana in Fire, and Mysterious Lotus Casebook @naryrising is offering two bids for fanfic: Haikyuu!!, Kinnporsche, or Spy x Family; and Tian Guan Ci Fu (Heaven Official's Blessing), Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Untamed), or Mysterious Lotus Casebook @nyxelestia is offering two bids. Fanfic for Kinnporsche, Avatar the Last Airbender, or Dead Friend Forever, as well as either betaing, creating outlines, or worldbuilding for the same fandoms. Syruplime is offering one fanfic for Formula 1 RPF, Kinnporsche, DC Batman, Wayne Family Adventures, or Young Justice. And I'm (I guess I'll at myself asdfklas @shubaka) offering one fanfic for Kinnporsche or something related to Jeff's MVs.

View details for all the KP offerings here.

And if you have questions about @fandomtrumpshate, their FAQ is here. <3

[recentadultburnout]

@lurkingteapot tagged me to share my 9 favorite TV shows, so here it is! (Not in particular order.)

Top to bottom, left to right

Word of honor

Hannibal

Bad Buddy

Hotel del lunar

Cherry Magic

Man to Man

We Best Love : No.1 For You

Good Omens

Where your eyes linger

I'm very excited!! I was a lurker until not so long ago, so I never do things like this 😅

I keep this blog's content limited to only (mostly) queer Thai shows, so I'm not sure if any of you would be interested in some of my favorites that are not in that category, but it's really a great watch, so maybe give it a try?

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I hope this is not weird. Tagging @nyxelestia @aleng-neng @fiercynn @akkrosu If you want to. No pressure!

[nyxelestia]

Chapter Preview:

Sokka started to laugh, a sound like he was forcing his humor out around broken glass. He quickly started coughing as well, but did not stop laughing. Neither of these could be good for his throat. Let alone both at once. “You were dressing like a woman?” Prince Zuko’s anger sounded forced when paired with the rather dumbfounded expression on his face. At the cross-dressing, or at the boy admitting to cross-dressing? “Yeah.” Sokka clenched his jaw and raised his chin. “What of it?” “How did we get from komodo-rhinos to cross-dressing?” Shyu couldn’t help his slight whine. This was so ridiculous he could almost forget that they were imprisoned with the lingering threat of Zhao’s sadistic whims. Almost.

[moistvonlipwig]

6, 9, and 13 for teen wolf?

6. Show us a bit of a WIP!

"A bit" is all I have written of my WIPs so here are two tiny bits from different WIPs:

They find him at the bottom of the stairs.

And:

"Deaton taught me to meditate," said Stiles. "It's really helped me with my anger issues. I'm a different man now. A peaceful, serene, empathetic person." "Oh, that's nice," said Kira. "Is that why your hair looks like that?" said Derek. "Shut up, Derek, this is why no one felt bad for you when your family died in a fire," snapped Stiles.

9. Write a recommendation of someone else’s fic you enjoyed!

My favorite Teen Wolf fic ever is Rewind Electric by @nyxelestia, a time travel story in which the whole pack dies one by one and Lydia's like: nah, I don't think so. It's a great ensemble piece with stellar characterization and some really fun moments, and it uses point of view very well to slowly drip-feed us information. It's also a time travel fix-it story that is less focused on the characters actually changing the events that went wrong (which can sometimes be kind of tedious in these types of stories unless done extremely well), and more focused on how the characters got to the point of wanting a time travel do-over to begin with, and how the characters who died react to waking up so many years in the past.

13. What’s a character or ship you haven’t written/drawn yet but would like to some day?

I would like to write Kira! One of my WIPs (the second one excerpted above) is Kira-centric with some Scott/Kira on the side but I only have vague sketches of the plot at this point and very little actually written down.