#thank you for the rec Hailey

[solarsavoy]

Fandom Saturday, Astra: Lost in Space

Recommended to me by Hailey.

I'll admit, the overall idea of the anime intrigued me, but I started to get a little bored during it, until some of the big reveals came...

I did not expect it to go that way.

I listened to most of this anime in the background until the reveals came and at that point my eyes were glued to the screen. I almost want to rewatch it just because of the stuff I missed the first time.

I do have a few qualms with it though. I felt like for a bunch of kids that don't really know what they're doing, they had it extremely easy. Traveling 5012 lightyears away to get to home as ill experienced as they are should've come with a lot more losses, but they point that out in the end and I can appreciate the overall message they were trying to portray with that. Yes, it can be dangerous. It can be scary. But it's important to always move forward and to interpret things for yourself. If they had filled the trip with more hardship, then people would be more hesitant to travel and less curious.

Also, absolutely love Luca! I won't spoil why, but I really love how they a person like him. If you've seen the anime and enjoy his as well, I recommend reading this fic from tuuli, as she has a character going through a similar situation. (Don't you dare click on it tuuli! Spoilers. No!) But I also love his attitude about it. So many awkward scenes only made more awkward by him playing into it. XDXDXD Anyway, I love this kid. Not enough to adopt him into my harem, but I love him. He's my favorite. 💙 Incorrect quote, but... "What will you always remember?" Luca: "I'll remember being forced to strip naked in front of everyone at gunpoint on the beach." XD Oh my god, I'm dying...

I really liked it though. They were really creative with the habitats of the different planets they visited and it actually made me wonder for a moment if the creator was inspired by this space documentary on Netflix because they shared a lot of ideas with each other. 😅 But like I said, the twist? It really catches you by surprise. So I recommend putting it on in the background, paying some attention to it, and right around the last few episodes, it'll probably have you restarting the episode so you can watch it. It's just so good. And it's only 12 episodes long. Highly recommend. And yes, Kanata, it needed to have an ear pick and not a gun upgrade. XD

Have a lovely day everyone!

[notsoattractivearenti]

the cute blurb on gc has now turned into a wonderful, perfectly written fic... I LOVE THIS SO MUCH 🥹💖

gonna be the death of me - mason mount

summary: as his publicist, Y/N is willing to do whatever Mason needs to make him comfortable at his latest sponsored photoshoot

pairing: Mason Mount x publicist!reader

word count: 2.4k

warnings/tags: no established relationship, suggestive language, sexual tension(??), they're both down so badly for each other it's insane

requested: no

notes: surprise!!! I think I speak for all of us when I say we were caught completely off-guard by Mason's new Nike ad... 🫣 But anyway, I was inspired by it to write out a blurb or two, but this one just kept going and it turned into a full-length fic 🤭 So... enjoy?? Also, I couldn't pick only one picture for this fic so please enjoy both of these

As a publicist, there was nothing unusual about you attending an event with one of your clients. Especially when it was for a sponsored ad that you’d had a large part in organizing. But something about this one felt different—a nervous, fluttery feeling in your chest as you walked in the front doors.

Maybe it was the fact that it was Mason, a client of yours that you maybe fancied just a teeny tiny little bit, no matter how hard you tried to convince others that it wasn’t the case.

Or maybe it was the fact that the partnership you had organized for him involved him modeling in nothing but his underwear.

Yeah, it was probably that.

In an effort to remain professional, you had done everything in your power to remain cool and collected that day. You had waited for Mason to arrive, meeting him at the doors before the two of you strolled into the building to determine what needed to be done and where he needed to go.

If Mason was honest with himself, he felt like he was a bit out of his depth with this photoshoot. He had never even been someone to parade himself around topless, let alone in only some tight-fitting underwear.

He had agreed to the shoot months ago, when things hadn’t been going so well for him. He had been struggling with his transfer to a new team and thought that maybe trying something new was just what he needed to snap him out of it. Unfortunately, it had taken quite some time to iron out the details, and now Mason’s nerves were getting the best of him.

So when one of the staff involved in the Nike shoot had approached him, a bottle of body oil in her hands, his stomach sunk to his feet. He only half listened as she explained that it would make the shots look more appealing.

“We understand that this can be a bit uncomfortable, so if you’d like to have someone from your team that you’re more familiar with help you apply it, that would be completely fine. If not, one of the stylists can assist you.” She gestured toward the team of people who had put a few light touches of makeup on his face just about 20 minutes ago.

The Nike team had been nothing but wonderful and accommodating with Mason the entire day, and he really appreciated the effort they had put into making him feel comfortable. He was momentarily relived by the alternative he had been offered, but the relief was short-lived when he realized that the only person on his “team” was you.

The staff member guided him to a cozy dressing room just off the hallway from the main area and explained that he could change and leave his things in this room until the photoshoot was over. There were a few sets of the underwear that he would be modeling laid out for him and a robe hanging to the left of the door.

Mason changed and spent the entire time trying to convince himself to just have one of the Nike staff help him. He didn’t want to make things weird. Part of him did want you to rub your hands all over his body, but he didn’t want the first time you did it to be for something like this.

No matter how much Mason tried to muster up the courage, he just couldn’t shake the way that the idea of a complete stranger oiling him up just compounded the nerves he was feeling, to the point that it made him feel sort of sick.

So minutes later, he was approaching you, body covered by the robe that they had provided for him. You noticed, as he shuffled in your direction, that he was fiddling with his fingers, a nervous habit of his. That, combined with the sheepish look he gave you as he stopped at your side, confirmed that he was feeling a bit anxious.

“Hey, Mase. You doing okay?”

Mason had to ignore the way his heart fluttered at both the nickname and the expression of concern on your face.

“Um, yeah, I-“ he started, stumbling over his words a bit. “If I’m honest, I’m pissing myself at the moment.”

Your eyebrows drew together in sympathy, knowing how difficult it must be to be paraded around like this.

“You’re going to do amazing, okay?” you smiled at him, and he only nodded in response. As he shifted back and forth on his feet, you knew there was something else on his mind.

“Um, could you… could you actually do something for me?”

“Anything, Mase. What do you need?”

Having worked with numerous high-profile clients, you learned that when a client asked for something, the answer was always “yes” and if it was something you couldn’t do… well you needed to figure out how to do it anyway. But Mason had never been one to give you much trouble. He had always been extremely kind and considerate of you.

“This is, um… well it’s a bit strange, and if you want to say no that’s completely fine, but,” he paused, taking a brief glance up at your face before he spoke quickly so he didn’t chicken out. “They gave me this oil I need to put over my chest and back and everything and they said I could have someone from my team apply it so it would be someone I’m comfortable with.”

He took another short pause as he tried to gauge your reaction. Your heart skipped a beat as you realized what he was saying. He must have noticed the slight falter in your expression.

His team… you’re his entire team today. He means you.

“If you don’t want to, it’s completely okay. I wouldn’t ask if I wasn’t—”

“Mason, it’s okay,” you rested your hand on his shoulder to reassure him. “I’ll take care of it. Don’t worry.”

“Are you sure?” he asked, still feeling a bit hesitant. “I would really appreciate it. I’m just… I’m feeling a bit nervous about the whole thing, and I’m not overly fond of the idea of a stranger putting their hands all over my body.”

But you are fond of the idea of me putting my hands all over your body?

You mentally slapped yourself, trying to rid your mind of the filthy thoughts that were running through it.

“Don’t worry about it, Mason,” you smiled at him reassuringly, masking the way that your heart felt like it was going to leap out of your throat. “That’s what I’m here for, right?”

That was absolutely not what you were there for.

So that was how you found yourself following Mason into the dressing room that Nike had set up for him.

You couldn’t help the little flutter in your heart as you noticed that, rather than leaving them on the floor, he had neatly folded his clothes in a pile and placed them on a table in the corner of the room. You weren’t sure why that small detail affected you the way that it did.

Mason untied the belt of the robe, slipping it from his shoulders and tossing it over the back of the chair. You cast your eyes to the floor, suddenly feeling flustered at the sight of his nearly naked body, covered by only a tight-fitting pair of boxer briefs that left very little to the imagination.

It blew your mind that anyone who looked like he did could be feeling nervous or insecure about showing himself off. But Mason was merely human, after all, like anyone else.

You did your best to be as calm and causal about the situation as you possibly could. Mason approached the large vanity in the room, pointing you to the bottle of oil he had been instructed to apply to his body sitting on the counter in front of the mirror. You unscrewed the cap, placing a bit in your hand and telling Mason that you would start with his back.

You figured starting there would give you a moment to collect yourself before you had to look at him, face-to-face.

You rubbed the small amount of oil between your palms to warm it before placing them flat over Mason’s back and the touch of his skin on yours felt like an electric shock. You didn’t miss the way that the muscles in his back tensed slightly when you first touched him.

You spread the oil over the soft skin, from his shoulders, down to his waist. As you rubbed it into his lower back, you couldn’t help but admire how the underwear he was modeling hugged his bum.

No! Stop! Get it together, Y/N!

You tried to force yourself to think of anything else—anything other than Mason and his bum and the fact that you were oiling up his naked back.

You began analyzing the kind of oil they were using for the shoot (you had to come up with something, right?). It was sort of light and didn’t make his skin look greasy, like a swimsuit model or anything. It more so had the appearance like he had done a light workout and worked up a thin layer of sweat.

I can think of a few activities we could do to work up a sweat…

You shook your head, trying to snap yourself out of whatever this effect was that Mason was having on you.

Deciding that his back was finished, you stepped around to Mason’s front, pouring a bit more of the oil into your palms and running your hands over his arms.

Then, the only bit left to do was the bit that you didn’t know if you would survive… his chest and stomach.

You discreetly tried to take a deep breath, biting the inside of your cheek as you started at the top of his shoulders, brushing your hands over his collarbones before your hands drifted lower. You felt the heat rushing into your cheeks.

Mason prayed silently that you couldn’t feel the way his heart was hammering in his chest as your palms smoothed over his skin. He felt like every inch of him was on fire as you touched him in a way that was more intimate than you ever had before.

But as he tried to focus on anything other than how much you were putting him on edge, Mason glanced down to your face and realized he wasn’t alone in how he felt.

He watched as your cheeks burned bright red and you refused to look even remotely close to his face. He felt suddenly a bit lighter at the realization that you were just as tense as he was.

“I thought I was supposed to be the one that was nervous here,” he mumbled quietly, attempting to break the tension in the room.

He could tell you were fighting the grin that took over your face almost immediately. “Oh shut up, you,” you tried to keep up appearances, but it fell flat and Mason could read you easily. You both giggled softly.

You finished up the last bit of his torso, smoothing your hands down his sides, over his Champions League tattoo that you tried to admire without him noticing, and across his tummy. You noted the tiny mole on the upper part of his stomach, swiping a finger over it as you brushed the last bit of oil onto him.

You took one step back from him. “Alright, I think that should do it,” you spoke as you tried to wipe at an itch on your face with the back of your hand.

Mason noticed a shining spot of oil that you left behind. He stepped forward, nearly closing the gap between you as he lifted a hand, wiping it off of the tip of your nose with his thumb.

You gazed up at his face, unable to get away with just gluing your eyes to his torso the way you had been before. The look in his eyes was unreadable as he dropped his hand from your mouth to your jaw, just slightly pulling your lower lip down with his thumb, watching your reaction closely.

The tension between the two of you could’ve been cut by a knife. You felt as though you had stopped breathing as the you stood there, neither daring to make a single sound. Your eyes darted around his face, taking in all of the features you had never noticed before. His hand continued caressing your jaw as you held your hands cautiously on either side of him, afraid to make more of a mess with your oil-covered hands.

Abrupt knocking on the door of the dressing room caused you both to jump, snapping out of the sort of trance you had been in.

“We’re ready for you in 5!” a voice shouted from the other side of the door.

Both of you took a step back from each other, suddenly aware of how close you had been standing. Mason cleared his throat and scratched the back of his neck as he tried to gather himself.

“Will you be alright?” you asked, remembering how nervous he had been feeling just a few minutes ago.

“Y-Yeah, I-“ he hesitated for a moment. “Yeah,” he repeated, this time a little more certain.

Seeing how flustered you had been at seeing him the moment he had taken off the robe and how you had blushed at your fingers touched his skin had been the confidence boost he needed to be a little more sure of himself. Seeing the way that you had reacted to him made him feel ready to go out and do the photoshoot.

You watched a soft smile pass over his face, and you wondered what could possibly be going on in that gorgeous head of his.

“Alright,” you giggled at his expression, now seeming much lighter than he had before. “I guess you should head on out. I’ll clean up here and then I’ll be right there.”

Mason nodded, slipping the robe back over his shoulders before he turned to walk out of the room.

With the sudden boost of confidence, he spun on his heel, dipping his head to place a quick kiss on your cheek, and then he was out the door before you had the chance to react.

Your eyes went wide as you took a moment to process everything that had just happened. When you turned to the vanity to begin tidying up, you caught sight of your beet red cheeks. You closed your eyes, taking a deep breath as the biggest grin took over your face.

This boy was certainly going to be the death of you…

tag list:@landoslover @thoseboysinblue @lovelynikol16 @swimmingismywholelife @masonsrem @bracedes @neverinadream @lizzypotter14 @notsoattractivearenti @chilwellspulisic @mm-vii @10vnderhaze

[steddieunderdogfics]

https://www.tumblr.com/travelingtwentysomething/757377507797401600/lets-be-honest-if-you-could-hop-dimensions?source=share

My Time/Dimension Traveling Fix-It Original NonBinary Character/Steddie fic could use a little love? It's cute and funny I swear 🫶

Let's Be Honest, If You Could Hop Dimensions, You'd Save Eddie Munson Too by Hailey

@travelingtwentysomething

Rating: Not Rated

52,452 words, 14/? chapters

Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions of Violence

Tags: Fix-It, Time Travel, Time Travel Fix-It, Dimension Travel, Eddie Munson Needs a Hug, Eddie Munson Has a Crush on Steve Harrington, Protective Eddie Munson, Eddie Munson Has ADHD, Bisexual Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington Has a Crush on Eddie Munson, Hurt Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington is a Sweetheart, Steve Harrington Has a Crush on Billy Hargrove, Steve Harrington Is a Mess, Steve Harrington Needs Love, Steve Harrington Has a Praise Kink, Wingman Robin Buckley, Robin Buckley Loves Nancy Wheeler, Bisexual Nancy Wheeler, Robin Buckley Has ADHD, Jonathan Byers is Bad at Feelings, Nancy Wheeler is a Mess, Protective Eleven | Jane Hopper, Pansexual Eleven | Jane Hopper, Polyamory, Polyamorous Character, Polyamory Negotiations, non binary character, Polyamory is the answer to everything, Gaybies, everyone is a little gay, Don't delude yourself, you were thinking about going to save Eddie too, Bisexual Steve Harrington, Canon-Typical Violence, Minor Character Death, Creepy Henry Creel | One | Vecna, Sorry Vecna there's a new Baddie in town, Thy name is Haven

Summary:

Getting dropped into the Stranger Things Universe in the boathouse where Eddie Munson is currently hiding out could have gone better. Unfortunately, dimension traveling isn't an exact science. Honestly, its kind of a shot in the dark at the best of times. At least they landed near the person they were looking for. The timing could have been better. And they had some notes on the point of arrival. Being that it was just behind the boat where Eddie was currently hiding under a tarp, in fear for his life. Would have been a smoother entrance if it had been about six feet over, in the actual boathouse, and three feet above the water instead of below it.

Thanks for the rec!

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[negative-speedforce]

Song rec: Francesca by Hozier (it's a Jimmy song for me but I could see it for Hailey too)

For me, this was definitely Siv after losing Gina. I mean, "my life was a storm since I was born/how could I fear any hurricane?" first of all, that's so Siv, then the whole theme of "just to hold you one last time, I'd go through it all over again"? Again, the desperation and grief just give so many Siv vibes. Thanks for the rec!

[purplesimmer455]

Ava gave Cam a lesson on family, which Cam appreciated. Plus, Cam gifted Ava a nice painting of some sailboats she’d bought on Plopsy, and Ava thanked her, saying she'd hang it up in the living room.

Cam then headed downstairs to the basement den/rec room with Piper, Iseul, and Hailey. Cam and Piper played ping pong while Iseul sat with Hailey and watched tv. “I love your tattoos. They’re so fucking cool.” Iseul said, eyeing Hailey’s sleeves. Hailey grinned. “Thanks, I got them done by a local Windenburg artist who’s amazing, and I'm thinking of getting something done on my stomach too.” She said.

Plus, Hailey asked Iseul about herself and Iseul told her about her nieces Cam and Cece, who she’s close with, her brother and sister-in-law, and her girlfriend Grace. “Is she cute?” Hailey teased. “Very cute.” Iseul tried not to blush. “She has a Simlish accent and these pretty brown eyes and she’s so smart, and I really like her.” Hailey smiled. “I feel the same about my partner, Carson. We’ve been together for years, and he’s my rock.” Iseul smiled too. “Yeah, Megs told me about you and him.” Hailey raised her brow. “Megs?” She asked. “She's your niece Luna’s cousin-in-law, Megan Liao.” Iseul said, cursing internally that saying Megan’s name still made her blush. Hailey nodded, giving Iseul a curious look. “So, you guys are friends?” She asked, and Iseul nodded. “Yup, we dated in college and broke up, but reconnected now because my niece Cammy is dating her niece Piper, and we became friends again. Plus I'm friends with her wife, Tess.” Hailey nodded. "Oh okay." She said. Plus, she complimented Iseul's outfit and style. "I keep thinking I should get a leather jacket too. It looks so good on you." She said. "Thanks." Iseul grinned. "And you should."

[hemmohoran]

An Ashton & Posy Adventure--Luke&Lily oneshot

Just a fun little something before introducing the new baby!

Enjoy!

******

There’s a lot of commotion at the Hemming’s house when Ashton enters the door. Oliver is crying as he follows you around the living room, his arms up wanting to be held. You’re talking softly to him as you pick up toys. Posy is in the kitchen with Petunia trying to teach her tricks by dangling treats. Petunia is barking loudly. It’s Saturday so Lily is over by Cory and Ella’s. 

“Lovie, have you seen my wallet?” Luke appears from the hallway then swiftly scoops Oliver into his arms. He quiets a little but is still reaching for you.

“Should be where you always put it,” you sigh folding up a fuzzy plane blanket, “the kitchen counter. When is–oh! Ashton, how long have you been here?”

The three of you face Ashton, Oliver’s sniffling and rubbing at his eyes.

“Not too long,” Ashton shakes his head with a smile. “You remember me and Posy are spending the day together, right?”

“Of course we did! Sorry–” you take Oliver from Luke and he nestles into your neck– “it’s been a crazy morning.”

“Hey bug,” Luke calls to Posy, “did you see who’s here?”

“Huh? UNCA ASH!”

She drops the treats for Petunia who gobbles them up and Posy runs towards Ashton. He lifts her in his arms for a big hug, her little arms wrapped around his neck tightly. 

“Hi little one, are you ready for our adventure day?”

“Yes!”

“Go get your shoes, Pose,” you tell her. You’re bouncing Oliver and rubbing at his back. He hasn’t been feeling well and has been signing ‘hold me’ for the last week. He also has been tugging at his ears so you think he has an ear infection but you have to wait until Monday to go see the doctor. 

Ashton sets Posy down and she runs to her room.

“Does she have a bag?” Ashton asks.

“Yeah. It’s got extra clothes, some snacks, and her water bottle,” Luke moves into the kitchen to grab her red backpack. “Which beach are you going to?”

“Big Rock. They have cool tide pools she’ll like and we can collect rocks and shells.”

“She’ll love that,” you smile and kiss the side of Oliver’s head.

“Little guy’s still not feeling well?” Ashton pouts approaching you. He cocks his head to look at his nephew then rubs his curls atop his head. 

“No, so he’s extra cuddly,” you hum.

“I’m sure mama’s cuddles help a ton, huh buddy? How’re you doing?”

“Great! I’ve got a ton of energy all of a sudden so I’ve been cleaning the house.”

“Luke says you’ve got the crib set up in Oli’s room?”

“Yeah,” you sigh. “With my due date happening in a little less than a month it’s too late to house hunt. Crystal keeps sending me links though so maybe after a few months we can go look at some.”

“And he’s still not talking?”

“Not yet. His hearing is fine, so that’s good. But with him being a preemie, he’s just taking a little bit more time,” you smile and stroke his cheek lovingly. 

“I’m ready! I have my matching hat!” Posy announces and she plops her green bucket hat on her head. She always stole Ashton’s. She also has her own small backpack, some books, and a bright blue mesh bag. In her excitement some of her books fell to the floor.

“You don’t need your whole room, little one,” Ashton giggles then makes his way over to his niece to help her pick up the books. 

“They’re books of rocks and shells! And I got a rock collecting bag,” she explains holding up the blue mesh bag.

“She’s been looking forward to your adventure day for weeks,” you smile. Your voice is softer now because Oliver has fallen asleep.

“I’ve been looking forward to it, too,” he smiles down at Posy. “Let’s take two books, okay? Which ones do  you want?”

She selects the one about shells and a Bluey book.

“Perfect. Ready to go, munchkin?” Ashton asks.

He gathers her things while she says goodbye to you and Luke. Once she’s settled in her carseat Ashton presses play on her favorite playlist and starts the thirty minute drive to the beach. Posy fills him in about school and her karate class and how Oliver can sign her name now.

“Where’s Auntie Kay?” she asks kicking her feet.

“She’s away taking pictures for her job, she’ll be home soon.”

“Can we have a sleepover again?”

“That’s a great idea and I know Auntie Kay will love it. We’re almost to the beach, Po.”

When they arrive, they use the bathroom first and then carry all of their beach belongings. Ashton mainly has everything until they find a spot in the sand. It’s a nice warm day with a cool breeze from the ocean.

“Can I take off my shoes?” Posy asks while he weighs down the blanket with some rocks.

“The water might be a little cold,” Ashton warns.

“I’m tough,” she plants her hands on her hips and has a little scowl on her face. 

Ashton can’t help but laugh because she looks exactly like you and Luke right now.

“Okay, we’ll try it. But if it is too cold we’ll both put our shoes back on. Deal?”

“Okay!”

With her mesh bag slung over her shoulders, niece and uncle walk along the sand holding hands. They collect a lot of shells and rocks and Posy loves wading into the water feeling the sand squish between her toes. They read her books together and enjoy their snacks while watching birds fly across the water. 

She even steals his phone and they have a small photoshoot with each other. Posy places her shells on his forearms so they’re in the circles of his moons and takes a picture of that as well. After a few hours they walk along the beach again.

“What’s that?” she gasps suddenly stopping.

“What’s what?”

“That noise!” 

She lets go of his hand and runs to a small forested area. Ashton runs after her, eying the place to make sure nothing dangerous was hidden inside. He hears something that sounds like chirping.

“It’s a nest!” she gasps and gets on her knees to crawl inside.

“Posy!” Ashton tries to grab her feet but she’s in the underbrush and he gets on all fours to follow her. “You need to be careful, you don’t know what’s in here.”

“Look! It’s baby birds!” 

The two of them gaze at a nest that is clearly broken. There’s only one small bird inside and Ashton knows it’s a little duckling. His eyes gaze around to see broken shells and racoon prints. The one small duck is chirping softly beneath the sand, sticks and leaves. 

“Hi buddy,” Posy greets softly and picks him up in her small hands. “Look, Unca Ash!” 

“Very nice,” Ashton says. He’s distracted trying to find the mother duck but it’s silent. Was the duckling abandoned? “Let’s go back to the blanket.”

They scramble out of the brush and back onto the sand, Posy is still holding the duckling. 

“He likes me!” she smiles gleefully as the duck fits comfortably in her hold. “We need to take care of him.”

“I don’t–” 

“Please? He’s only a baby,” Posy pouts up at him with puppy eyes. Ashton sighs.

“Okay. But let’s take him back to my house, okay?”

“Yay!” She skips away and Ashton has a fleeting thought of yours and Luke’s faces if Ashton brought back a duckling to their house. 

***

Posy found things around his house to put the duckling in, an old fish tank with newspaper on the bottom and a small dish of water. While he put away the beach things she went out in the backyard in search of worms to feed the duck. To Ashton’s astonishment, the little yellow bird followed her around in the grass. He then searched on his phone what to do to take care of a duckling but stopped so he could take video of the duck following Posy.

According to Google, ducks can imprint on humans if they’re the first thing they see and that little duck followed Posy everywhere. Ashton had her pose for pictures which he sent to you and Luke. 

“I love him, Unca Ash,” Posy giggles and nuzzles her nose against the ducks soft fuzzy head.

“What are you going to name him?”

“Philbert.”

“That’s the best name ever.”

Little did he know how deep and true the imprinting would be because when it was time to take Posy home, Philbert went ballistic in the fish tank. Ashton hoped you and Luke wouldn’t be too mad about bringing home a stray duck.

Taglist: @calumance  @in-superbloom @wiiildflowerrr @littledrummeraussie @suchalonelysunflower @hoodhoran @thew0rldneedsmcreycghurt @sunshineeashton @ashtonsunflower​ @mymindwide​ @itjustkindahappenedreally @seanna313 @pandaxnienke @celestialams @in-a-world-of-fandoms @blairscott @writersdare

[cosmosrebellion]

Fantasy Recs:

The Book of Jhereg by Steven Brust (Dragaera) Black God's Kiss by C.L. Moore (Jirel of Joiry) Waylander by David Gemmell (Waylander) The Blacktongue Thief and Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman (Blacktongue) Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb (Realm of the Elderlings) The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie (The First Law) A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire) The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold (World of the Five Gods) The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn) Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook (The Black Company) The Dragon’s Path by Daniel Abraham (The Dagger and the Coin) The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson (The Masquerade) Johannes Cabal the Necromancer by Jonathan L. Howard (Johannes Cabal) The Folding Knife by K.J. Parker The Devourers by Indra Das Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and Piranesi by Susanna Clarke A Country of Ghosts by Margaret Killjoy The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld) City of Bones by Martha Wells The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia A Woman of the Sword by Anna Smith Spark Those Above by Daniel Polansky (The Empty Throne) The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez The Dragon Waiting by John M. Ford Books of Blood by Clive Barker Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay The Chatelaine by Kate Heartfield The Etched City by K.J. Bishop The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera Gormenghast by Meryn Peake Viriconium by M. John Harrison Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James (The Dark Star)

Horror Recs:

North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All by Laird Barron The Wingspan of Severed Hands by Joe Koch A Collapse of Horses by Brian Evenson The Immeasurable Corpse of Nature by Christopher Slatsky Negative Space by B.R. Yeager A Natural History of Hell by Jeffrey Ford We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson Furnace by Livia Llewelyn Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt Queen of Teeth by Hailey Piper Leech by Hiron Ennes

Sci-Fi Recs:

An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Rosewater by Tade Thompson (Rosewater) Ammonite by Nicola Griffith Dawn by Octavia E. Butler (Xenogenesis) A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany Bang Bang Bodhisattva by Aubrey Wood

AHHHHH!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! All go on The List!! Can't wait to check all of them out!

[atrirose]

TJE SONG IN UR PINNED IS SAURRR GOOD 😌😌😌 MORE RECS PLZ

help all cr to my lovely baby fae

dangerous love by justice carradine

heyahe by one

exes by tate mcrae

2 o’clock by dori

family line by conan gray

teenage dream by stephen dawes

apocalypse by cigarettes after sex

what makes us girls by lana del rey (thanks mieun for saying im that song cuz now it’s on repeat)

vibes : immaculate by kallitechnis

if you think im pretty by artemas

bathroom by montell fish

bloom by aqyila

stranger by hailey knox

from the start by laufey

+plus more but i can’t list so much :0 already did so muchh mwah ty for asking tho i had fun

[karlkapri]

may i ask what are your favorite sports podcasts to listen to 👉👈 i'm always on the hunt for some new ones! thank you <3

Yea of course. I love talking podcasts & recs are also always welcome.

For hockey I listen to 3 podcasts:

1. The Athletic Hockey Show for news. (I skip the Hailey Salvian episodes)

2. The Hockey PDOcast for analysis. (recommended to me by @songsandswords)

3. 32 Thoughts for interviews (the Bergeron interview is my particular favourite)

For motorsports I've been listening to the same 2 podcasts for years now:

1. The Race Moto GP (which is great only if you skip all the episodes with Toby Moody)

2. Missed Apex F1 Podcast (I try to follow these live on YouTube if I can, ad blocker is my friend)

Misc.:

My favourite non-sports podcast is Comfort Blanket by Cheese and Pickle (linked the Dawson's Creek episode because I love it. The Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy episode is also very good)

For background noise I sometimes listen to BBC In Our Time with Melvyn Bragg (linked an ep on Shakespeare's sonnets) & Louis Theroux (love of my life) also did a few podcasts that I really like.

[practically-an-x-man]

Song rec: Take Me Back To Eden by Sleep Token (I feel like you'd vibe with it. It's kinda Siv/Hailey or Laila/Athena for me)

Ooooh hell yeah I absolutely vibe with this!! You know me awfully well, it seems...

I really love all the genre/tone shifts, it makes the song feel almost operatic in a way. Very cool! I need to listen to more Sleep Token tbh, I've heard a lot of good things.

And I can totally see this for both Siv/Hailey and Laila/Athena, can definitely pick out lyrics that fit for both of those pairings. For me it's giving Prometheus/Corinthian, especially with the "eyes like fire" and "funeral pyre" bits for Prometheus, and the "bite back in anger" and "sharpest teeth, you know my desire" lines for the Corinthian of course.

Thank you for the rec!!

[ironkissedmage]

Ahh I can't believe I'm making this post, but this fic is almost at 15k hits! I'm?? I can't believe it 😭 I'm so glad you guys seem to have liked it and I'm so thankful to every one of you that has read, left kudos and/or comments 💕 thank you thank you

[wandawxdow]

One Chicago fic recs

Chicago PD

Jay Halstead X Reader

Where Have You Been by Resanoona

Somebody’s Watching by Resanoona

get a room by onechicagolife

personal space heater by onechicagolife

Jay Halstead X Hailey Upton (Upstead)

“Fake Vows Don’t Count” by Lady_RhaeSnow18

“Tactical Gear! Really Jay?” by Lady_RhaeSnow18

Mr and Mrs Chuckles by Lady_RhaeSnow18

bundled up by Ruzek-Halstead

The Cure To Nightmares by onecpd

pillow talk by imjustwritingg

no better view by anniesardors

Compass by fank0ne

you’re my home by hailsstead

Be Alone Together by proseccoandpd

Crash My Party by AnnaJustice

i want your midnights by fromiftowhen

injury by ruzekhalstead

Things Left Unsaid by ilithiyarys

whatever works by ruzekhalstead

Silver Lining by detectiveupstead

Retribution by blackfriars

Butterfly Bandages by CosmosInMyPocket

Trudy. Officer Trudy Platt by CosmosInMyPocket

As Long As We’re Flying by onecpd

i miss you, i'm sorry by imjustwritingg

Don't Carry This by sumsflowers

One to Three by TheWritingGiant

Halstead!Sister & Brothers

Drunk Tank by malewk172

Stupid Game by study-coffee-chicago

Chicago Fire

Kelly Severide x Stella Kidd (Stellaride)

Red Rope, Haul Out by fighterkimburgess

Where I Want to Be by RT219

thanking my lucky stars by vhslmtd

Becoming Three by pinkliberty

There’s Something Else by pinkliberty

How Much Longer by pinkliberty

[keanureevesisbae]

↳ ❝ [a love story - 9.] ¡!❞

Hank Voight x Kazuha Takahashi (asian ofc)

Summary: A brunch at Wendy's work, turns into an undercover mission.

Warnings: None

Wordcount: 1k

Masterlist // One Chicago Masterlist // a love story masterlist

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‘Hello hello, your favorite barista is here,’ I announce myself as I make my way into the bullpen of the Intelligence Unit. 

‘Chai Latte,’ Hailey sighs, ‘I need it.’

Seeing the severity of her much needed caffeine boost, I quickly give her the chai latte, before I hand the rest their drinks. 

‘Girl, you look good,’ Kim says and I make a pirouette, before I make my way to Hank. ‘What’s the occasion?’

‘I am going to a brunch. My friend Wendy works for a local law firm and they are hosting a brunch. She invited me.’ I pass the murder board and say: ‘And I think that guy is gonna be there too.’

Jay nearly chokes in his coffee. ‘Our John Doe?’

I nod. ‘That’s Todd Cooper. I don’t know exactly what he does there, but he’s there all the time.’

‘We ran him through facial rec and had no matches and you walk in and just recognize him?’ Adam asks and I feel like it would be stupid to actually say ‘Duh’, so I keep my mouth shut and simply nod. 

‘Can you get us in?’ Jay asks.

I shrug. ‘I guess so. I can call Wendy, say I’m bringing someone.’

‘Do you know Todd Cooper?’ Kevin asks me.

I nod. ‘Yeah, he always asks me out when he visits the cafe. He really doesn’t take no for an answer.’

That piques everyone’s attention. 

Hank clears his throat and says: ‘I’m coming with you. We’re gonna wear a wire.’

‘Both of us?’ I ask, following him suit as he and Hailey make their way down the hall.

And all I receive is a nod. 

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I told Wendy about the fact Hank is joining me and she was very supportive of it. I told her I would explain all the details later to her—preferably with Josie nearby, because I don’t want to tell this story twice—but for now, Wendy was satisfied with just the prospect of Hank joining us. 

Wendy and I both have something to drink in our hands and I say: ‘I wonder when Hank’s gonna show.’

I know when he’s gonna show. When Todd Cooper shows up and talks to us, Hank will be here too. I don’t know everything of how it’s gonna go, so we’ll just wait and see. 

‘Me too,’ Wendy says. ‘I can’t believe you and da—’

‘Please don’t call him that,’ I say, instantly reminded of my wire. ‘Really, it’s bad enough Josie does that at work, like seven times a day. Please. I need a nickname free brunch.’

She chuckles. ‘Okay, I get it. Oh look, there’s Todd.’

Great, I truly am a Todd Cooper magnet, because he is quick to join us. 

‘Ladies,’ he says with a charming smile. Despite me not really liking him, I can’t deny the fact he is an attractive man. However, with what I saw on the murder board back at the bullpen, I realize he might have a whole lot of messed up hiding behind that attractive exterior. ‘Kazuha, how are you? You look amazing.’

‘Oh, thanks,’ I say, wondering what is happening on the receiving end of the wire.

‘So, you brought a date?’

He did not wait long with hat question. 

‘I actually did,’ I say. ‘My boyfriend… He’ll be here soon.’ That was really weird to say.

‘You’ve got a boyfriend?’ Todd asks and he is visibly confused. ‘Since when?’

‘As of late.’

I’m really not selling this.

Todd is not quite believing it either, I can see it on his face. However, this so called undercover mission was pretty last minute and me and Hank haven’t really discussed our real relationship.

Right when I feel this need to elaborate on the matter, I feel two hands on my hips and a soft kiss on my cheek. ‘Hi honey,’ Hank says.

This is the first time something that resembled a kiss is shared between us. Before I completely freeze and screw up, I clear my throat and smile, all while my heart is beating overtime. ‘Hi, you made it.’

‘Yeah, I’m sorry I’m late.’ He stands next to me, his left hand still placed in the dip of my waist, while he politely holds out his other hand. ‘Hi, you must be Wendy.’

‘And you must be Hank,’ she says with a smile, shaking his hand. ‘Wonderful to finally meet you.’

‘And this is Todd,’ I say. ‘He’s a colleague of Wendy.’

Todd pulls himself together rather quickly, because he politely holds out his hand. ‘Todd Cooper.’

‘Hank Voight.’

It’s like Todd recognizes the name instantly. The color is drained from his face. 

Wendy and I look at each other for just a second, before she says she has to talk to her boss about one thing, which leaves just the three of us. It’s not long before Todd scoots out and I turn to Hank. ‘Now what?’

‘We’ll give it three minutes,’ he says. He leans to my ear and whispers: ‘You look beautiful.’

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A lot happened and let’s just say it this way: the brunch was brutally ended. We’re all escorted out of the building and standing behind the yellow tape, while the police is securing the scene. I got rid of my wire, before I join Wendy, who’s still waiting for me.

‘So, that was the reason you wanted to invite someone,’ she says.

‘Sorry,’ I say.

‘No, don’t apologize. I can totally understand. Just know that you’re going to buy me drinks and dinner, when we’re meeting with Josie.’

‘I can totally do that.’ I see Hank walking outside and I say: ‘I’ve got to talk to Hank.’

’Of course. I’m going to console my boss, who is devastated her brunch got so disrupted.’ She gives me a tight hug, before I walk towards the tape.

‘So,’ I say to Hank, the yellow tape dividing us. ‘I think it’s safe to say you made an arrest.’

He nods. 

‘Well, I’ll leave you to it then.’ I want to walk away, however, I don’t. ‘I called you my boyfriend today. It was nice saying that.’

He nods. ‘It sure was.’ He takes my hand and presses a kiss on my knuckles. ‘It was nice working with you, Kazuha.’ He clears his throat and adds: ‘Honey.’

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Chicago PD taglist (I operate one chicago pd taglist, so one list for all one shots and multichaptered stories): @acdassenza // @wanniiieeee // @one-sweet-gubler // @sofiebstar // @diegos-butt //

[talkfastromance4]

hailey you forgot to mention that joe jonas was in devotion! also that ending hit me like a ton of bricks. such a good movie! thank you for the rec! ❤️

Omg that’s so funny you say that because I forgot he was in it until he appeared and I was like “oh yeah Joe Jonas”😂😂 yeah the ending gif me like a rom of bricks, I knew it was happening but I still cried. I’m glad you liked it!❤️

[steddieunderdogfics]

https://www.tumblr.com/travelingtwentysomething/757377507797401600/lets-be-honest-if-you-could-hop-dimensions?source=share

A Non-Binary Time/Dimension Traveler Fix-It with a bit of Steddie. It's a comedy mostly, but there's steamy makeouts and cuddles and action and suspense. Give it a shout 🫶

Let's Be Honest, If You Could Hop Dimensions, You'd Save Eddie Munson Too by Hailey

@travelingtwentysomething

Rating: Not Rated

52,088 words, 14/? chapters

Archive Warning: Graphic Violence

Tags: Fix-It, Time Travel, Time Travel Fix-It, Dimension Travel, Eddie Munson Needs a Hug, Eddie Munson Has a Crush on Steve Harrington, Protective Eddie Munson, Eddie Munson Has ADHD, Bisexual Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington Has a Crush on Eddie Munson, Hurt Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington is a Sweetheart, Steve Harrington Has a Crush on Billy Hargrove, Steve Harrington Is a Mess, Steve Harrington Needs Love, Steve Harrington Has a Praise Kink, Wingman Robin Buckley, Robin Buckley Loves Nancy Wheeler, Bisexual Nancy Wheeler, Robin Buckley Has ADHD, Jonathan Byers is Bad at Feelings, Nancy Wheeler is a Mess, Protective Eleven | Jane Hopper, Pansexual Eleven | Jane Hopper, Polyamory, Polyamorous Character, Polyamory Negotiations, non binary character, Polyamory is the answer to everything, Gaybies, everyone is a little gay, Don't delude yourself, you were thinking about going to save Eddie too, Bisexual Steve Harrington, Canon-Typical Violence, Minor Character Death, Creepy Henry Creel | One | Vecna, Sorry Vecna there's a new Baddie in town, Thy name is Haven

Summary:

Getting dropped into the Stranger Things Universe in the boathouse where Eddie Munson is currently hiding out could have gone better. Unfortunately, dimension traveling isn't an exact science. Honestly, its kind of a shot in the dark at the best of times. At least they landed near the person they were looking for. The timing could have been better. And they had some notes on the point of arrival. Being that it was just behind the boat where Eddie was currently hiding under a tarp, in fear for his life. Would have been a smoother entrance if it had been about six feet over, in the actual boathouse, and three feet above the water instead of below it.

Thanks for the rec!

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[booksforthegays]

Do you have any non-YA horror/thriller books (preferably with sapphic or trans poc if possible)

Horror is my favorite genre, so i have a lot of recs for it thanks for the ask! I know a couple with both queer and bipoc rep so I’ll list those first and then separate horror recs after.

BIPOC & Queer Rep - - “Southern Reach Trilogy” by Jeff VanderMeer: Follows Area X a strange phenomenon that has taken over a large area of the coast and is being monitored by a clandestine organization. Probably the main one i’d recommend, though the mc (Grace) who is a sapphic woman of color is not introduced till the second book, every main character in this series is a person of color. The first book Annihilation was also made into a movie though i highly prefer the book series.  - “Abbott Series” by Saladin Ahmed: Graphic novel about a reporter in the 1970s is investigating a case of police brutality when she stumbles upon a sinister lovecraftian presence. The main character is black and bisexual.  - “InSEXts” by Marguerite Bennett: In order to get away from her abusive spouse a woman undergoes a terrifying insect-like transformation. Now free she must use her new found powers to protect her lover and their child. The main character is Indian and a sapphic woman.  - “A Lush and Seething Hell” by John Hornor Jacobs: Follows two stories the first follows a woman charged with taking care of her mentors home while he’s away visiting a sinister place from their shared past. The second follows a man listening to ancient audio tapes from another man traveling in the south. The main character of the first is Hispanic and a lesbian. - “Ring Shout” by P. Djèlí Clark: Follows a secret group that has dedicated their life to fighting horrific monsters that feed on white supremacy. One of the main characters is a lesbian and all of the main cast are black. Sapphic or trans rep only -  - “A Human Stain” by Kelly Robson: Short story where a woman is tasked with taking care of a young orphaned boy who resides in an ancient german castle. You can read this one for free on Tor.  - “Our Wives Under the Sea” by Julia Armfield: Very slow burn horror about grief. A woman must cope with the loss of her wife after she returned from a deep sea expedition completely changed. - “Mother of Stone” by John Langan: Short story about a reporter investigating disturbing incidents at a hotel that occurred after a strange statue was dug up on the grounds I know its for sure included in his anthology series The Wide Carnivorous Sky & Other Monstrous Geographies though it is probably available elsewhere. - “The Worm and His Kings” by Hailey Piper: After her girlfriend goes missing a homeless woman must brave the underground tunnel system filled with ancient horrors to search for her. - “Maplecroft” by Cherie Priest: Two sisters residing in a mansion in the 1890s take on a sinister evil that comes from the ocean. - “The Red Tree” by Caitlín R. Kiernan: After separating from her long term girlfriend an author takes up residents in a remote cabin where she becomes obsessed with the strange red tree in its backyard. Don’t judge the cover on this one its very ugly but i promise its good. - “The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion” by Margaret Killjoy: A traveler searching for answers after her best friends suicide stumbles across a town of squatters who have made a pact with an old god. BIPOC Rep only - - “Butcherbird” by Cassie Hart: A woman returns to her childhood home where her family perished in fire to uncover the secrets of what actually happened that night. - “The Hacienda” by Isabel Cañas: After marrying a man whose previous wife died under suspicious circumstances a woman finds that her new home may be hiding a terrifying evil that no one can save her from. - “The Good House” by Tananarive Due: A woman returns to the home where her child committed suicide to take on the old evil that resides there. This one deals greatly with Vodou mythology. - “These Deathless Bones” by Cassandra Khaw: Follows the second wife of a king at odds with her new step son. - “Bloodchild“ by Octavia E. Butler: OEB’s most terrifying book in my opinion. It follows a young boy who has been chosen to carry on the lineage of the alien race that has enslaved his people. - “Beneath the Rising” by Premee Mohamed: Two life-long friends must face a great evil together after one of them unknowingly creates a machine that lets it enter our world. Please check any CWs here if needed. I hope I was able to introduce you to some fun new titles and authors!