#universes. ⸻ season tba.

[karatelives-a]

@moraltaught      liked   for   a   short   -   ish   starter.

＂         MY   MOM   IS   ALWAYS   TELLING   ME   STORIES   ABOUT   MR.   MIYAGI.            ―            kinda   makes   me   wish   i’d   had   the   chance   to   know   him   𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛.         ＂

[cobraes]

@legacytaught  sent      :      you  don’t  have  to  worry  about  me.  i  can  handle  myself.      cobra  kai  sentence  starters.

"      OH,  OKAY.  THAT  AUTOMATICALLY  SOLVES  EVERYTHING.      —      all  my  worries  magically  disappeared  the  second  you  told  them  to.  who  knew?      "      every  word  drips  in  𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚖,  purposely  drawing  out  every  word  while  eyes  momentarily  widen  in  mock  -  surprise.  showing  𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻  for  another  doesn’t  come  naturally  to  snake.  most  of  the  time,  he’s  busy  looking  out  for  number  one;    himself,  but  every  so  often?    .  .  .    tough  exterior  slips  just  enough  to  allow  an  𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.  mercy  sits  as  proof  of  this.  he  can’t  completely  explain  why.  if  it’s  deep  -  rooted  loyalty  to  an  𝚘𝚕𝚍  𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍  he  hasn’t  spoken  to  in  years,  or  guilt,  because  maybe  he  should’ve  reached  out  sooner.  the  barnes  were,  once  upon  a  time,  as  good  as  FAMILY  to  him.  not  that  it  matters  much,  he  supposes.  they  wear  the  𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿  name  now  and  that  alone  has  him  believing  every  word  when  they  tell  him  they  can  handle  themselves.

idle  fingers  pick  at  the  remaining  fries  in  his  bowl,  arm  stretching  across  table  to  dip  them  in  their  sauce  without  asking.  it  tasted  nicer  than  the  one  he  ordered.      "      i  don’t  doubt  it.  never  hurts  to  have  another  person  in  your  corner  though.      "      whether  they  need  it  or  not,  he’s  there  now.  hasn’t  got  a  choice  since  son’s  interest  in  cobra  kai  peaked.  up  until  recently,  snake  has  been  nothing  more  than  an  𝚞𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚎𝚗  background  figure,  ear  pressed  to  the  walls    &    listening,  but  never  needing  to  make  himself  𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻.  until  felix.  now,  he’s  finally  making  it  his  𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.  make  sure  his  son  is  on  the  𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝  𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎  of  what  sounds  like  a  war  that’s  been  going  on  thirty  -  something  years.  he  should  know.  he  used  to  fight  in  it  himself.      "      seems  like  there’s  a  lot  of  heavy  shit  goin’  down.      "

[ventismacchiato]

🔎 beneath the mask!

a social media au | scaramouche x gender neutral reader

synopsis ever since you were chosen, or rather cursed, to become a holder of a miraculous, you’ve spent your time juggling your nights as a masked hero and your days as a tired college student. and when your master introduced you to your new hero partner, scaranoir, you hoped your missions would become easier. but you both can’t seem to get along, let alone agree on anything, which only makes your nights the more difficult to get through.

but things start to look up for you when the city’s heartthrob, kunikuzushi, transfers to your university, especially when sparks fly between the two of you. but with your double life constantly demanding your attention, will there ever be time for anything more?

genre enemies/rivals to lovers, superhero au based on miraculous and mha sorta, college au

warnings time stamps don’t matter, characters including y/n are portrayed as young adults, mentions of alcohol, nsfw, villains are based off the genshin enemies

notes just posting a silly idea i had idk if i’ll write this after swy, title still pending

taglist open! comment to be added, asks will be ignored (also i’ll use ur user as a fan in the au if ur on the tag list)

STARRING

LOVEBUG ⇄ YN | SCARANOIR ⇄ KUNI

SEASON ONE

PROLOGUE

O1. look at what the cat dragged in

O2. nine lives

O3. you’re gonna be popular

O4. why he kinda

O5. best of both worlds

O6. cat in heat

O7. sleep is for the weak

SEASON TWO

11. the bugs and the bees

12. by night we fight

13. stockholm syndrome

SEASON THREE

20. tba

author notes fun fact i was writing this as a one shot and then i was like hmm wait this wud be fun as an entire universe,, also i ate that header up didn’t i not to glaze myself or anything. also i’ve been watching mlb since i was 14 good grief. also this is sort of btl vibes

[minispidey]

Unclaimed Wedding Vows.

Duke James 'Logan' Howlett x f! reader

tags: eventual smut, pining, unmarried hand holding, leopold but he's old man logan and he's not a mutant, set in an alternate universe london, reader is not written with any race or ethnicity in mind, english is not my first language, inspired by bridgerton but more influenced by jane austen books. reader is based on elizabeth bennet and emma woodhouse.

— A new season has begun in 1813 in London, and Lord Leclaire is urging you, his daughter, to welcome potential suitors. However, you believe that you deserve nothing less than the best. Coincidentally, the mamas of the debutantes have been thrown into a frenzy upon discovering that the elderly Duke Howlett has finally started searching for a duchess.

CHAPTER ONE: THE LADY'S DILEMMA

CHAPTER TWO: THE WILD GOOSE CHASE (TBA)

CHAPTER THREE: PEOPLE BETWEEN PEOPLE (TBA)

more chapters to come...

comment for tag list!

[mononijikayu]

hey lover! series

"did you hear?"

"huh? about what?"

"that actor ryomen sukuna!"

"what about him?"

"apparently he's dating his co-star!"

"what, really!?"

"yeah, but get this!"

"what?"

"we don't really know!"

GENRE: alternate universe - actors/celeb au

WARNING/S: not safe for work (nsfw), r-18 and above, singers au!, romance, fluff, minor angst, slow burn, humour, slice of life, will they won't they, light-hearted, flirting, playful, possessiveness, teasing, explicit content, possible, kissing, sexual content, innuendos, drama, feels, hurt/comfort, falling in love, love, happy ending, actor/singer! sukuna, actress/celeb! reader;

(a still from their romance upcoming film, winter)

ARE RYOMEN SUKUNA AND [Your Name] SECRETLY DATING? FANS ARE SPIRALLING AS THE TENSION CONTINUES TO BOIL!

By Akira Himasa, Writer for the Shibuya Scoop; Gossip Guru Extraordinaire;

Move over, celebrity couples of the year! The world has only one question on its mind: Are Sukuna and (Y/N) secretly dating?

Rumors have been swirling faster than a cursed energy storm, and fans are in a frenzy after the latest on-set shenanigans between the two enigmatic co-stars!

The notorious King of Curses, played by the enigmatic and charming Ryomen Sukuna, has always been known for his intense, bone-chilling stare and deadly aura.

But lately, sharp-eyed fans have noticed something peculiar: Sukuna seems to have a soft spot when it comes to actress (YN).

While the two have shared screen time in plenty of heated battles, the off-screen tension is what’s truly raising eyebrows.

Sources close to the set have reported seeing Sukuna offering you snacks between takes (Snacks! from the King of Curses!!) and making suspiciously heartfelt eye contact during rehearsals. And even enjoys private times in each other's trailer!!!

"You can cut the tension with a knife." said one insider, who claims they even saw the two laughing together. Laughing. Together. Are the sparks flying, or are they just that good at acting?

This week, both stars were spotted leaving a trendy Tokyo restaurant together. Sukuna, as usual, attempted to keep things mysterious by scowling (standard Sukuna protocol), while you looked effortlessly relaxed, sporting a mischievous grin that drove the internet WILD.

Fans on Twitter immediately exploded with theories.

“They’re totally dating! The way they look at each other can’t be just acting,” one fan tweeted. Another added, “I’m ready to ship it! Ryomen Sukuna x (Y/N) are THE couple of the century.”

But not everyone is buying it. Some skeptics claim it’s all a clever marketing ploy to build hype for the upcoming season.

"There's no way Sukuna would let anyone get that close," scoffed one source close to the actor's entourage. "He's Ryomen freaking Sukuna—romance isn't in his script!"

Meanwhile, fans worldwide are dissecting every interview, every behind-the-scenes video, and even Sukuna’s posture next to you during press events.

The alleged chemistry has reached fever pitch, with TikTok compilations of your most flirtatious moments going viral, and conspiracy theories flying about Sukuna’s infamous smirk during your most recent interview.

So, are they? Or aren’t they?

In a cryptic joint statement (because of course there’s a statement), Ryomen Sukuna and (L/N) (Y/N) had this to say: “We’re just very close.” (WINK WINK.)

Is this the biggest non-denial of the year? Or are we all being played like cursed puppets?

The world may never know. But one thing's for sure: Sukuna and [Your Name] are the hottest topic in town, and we can’t look away!

Stay tuned for more updates—because whether it’s love or just top-tier acting, we’re hooked!

➽───────────❥

THE SOURCE SAYS..................

CHAPTER (1) — RUMOURS

CHAPTER (2) — THE FEELS

CHAPTER (3) — OMG

CHAPTER (4) — WE GO

CHAPTER (5) — HIS PRIMADONNA

CHAPTER (6) — WHITE CHRISTMAS

CHAPTER (7) — TBA

CHAPTER (8) — TBA

[COMING SOON]

[celtigxr]

- - - - - The Pink Dread Master List

Aemond Targaryen x Plus Size!Celtigar!OfC Slow Burn - Friends to Enemies to Lovers

Summary: Theres so much bad blood between these two, but there is also longing... for what they used to have, for what might have been, had it not been for Aemond's betrayal.

Alternatively: First loves. Heartbreaks. Betrayals. Jealousy. Revenge. And repeat. The feud between former friends, Aemond and Valeana, sends a shockwave of social chaos for the Seven Realms as all gather to King's Landing for the Royal Conclave. A season of peace, intended to forge alliances through courtships and marriages, only for it to become a war of a different kind.

Cross Posted with AO3

Mindful of tags of TW below

Please reply if you want to be added to the tag list

Disclaimer: AI is not used in the writing of this story. It is primarily used to generate images when needed (for dresses, mostly), and to help with unique bard like songs, since I am terrible at writing songs and poems. Other than that, rest assured every word is written by me. I will clarify in each chapter when AI is being used and what for.

General Tags: MDNI, AemonxValeana end game, other ships, AFAB, PlusSize!OFC, Celtigar!OFC, Disabeled!OFC, Jealous!Aemond, Angry!Aemond, Healthy!Viserys, Enemies to Lovers, Aged Up characters, Fix It AU, The Dragons Do Not Dance, Eventual Smut, Redemption Arc for Aegon, Slight AegonxOFC, Slow Burn, pining, longing, angst. More may be added along the way. Genre: +18/MDNI, Romantic Comedy, Angst, Young Adult Drama, if Bridgerton had dragons. TW/CW: The story will contain realistic mental health themes. To avoid tumblr taking this post down, they will be coded:

Things such as E. D." Unalive Ideations, B0dy Dysm0rph!a, Blatant Fatph0bia, P T S D, descriptive trigger-induced anxiety attack due to P T S D, and a brief S A (By all definitions, it is, but... You'll see).

Other tw: Typical themes you find in the asoiaf universe. TW will be posted for individual chapters as we go. More may be added here.

Author's Note: Val and Aemond are end game in this, but the other ships are a surprise. I've got spreadsheets n shit.

Credits: Story cover made by me, divider found on pngtree

Prologue: With Friends Like These Chapter One: Return of the Crabs Chapter Two: Familiar Strangers Chapter Three: A King's Command Chapter Four: Unforgiven Chapter Five: Aegon's Doom Chapter Six: Aegon's Delight Chapter Seven: O, Brother Chapter Eight: Still Falling For You Chapter Nine: Protector Chapter Ten: What a Pity Chapter Eleven: Peace of Mind Chapter Twelve: High Horse Chapter Thirteen: Girl's Night Chapter Fourteen: The Will of Man Chapter Fifteen: Restless Chapter Sixteen: Eggs & Bacon Chapter Seventeen: The Daring Chapter Eighteen: Hydrangeas Chapter Nineteen: Pyres & Proposals Chapter Twenty: Family Matters Chapter Twenty-One: Green & Black Chapter Twenty-Two: Maiden's Day Chapter Twenty-Three: A Clash of Princes Chapter Twenty-Four: The Black Dread Chapter Twenty-Five: You Know Nothing Chapter Twenty-Six: A Helping Hand Chapter Twenty-Seven: Worth Less Chapter Twenty-Eight: Terrify Me Chapter Twenty-Nine: Eclipse Chapter Thirty: The Realm's Delight Chapter Thirty-One: Dark Sister Chapter Thirty-Two: Heart Racing (TBA) Chapter Thirty-Three: A House United (TBA) Chapter Thirty-Four: The House of Valyria (TBA) Chapter Thirty-Five: Defiled (TBA) Chapter Thirty-Six: The Ultimate Price (TBA) Chapter Thirty-Seven: Of Storms & Sirens (TBA) Chapter Thirty-Eight: ( to be written ) More chapters to come...

EXTRAS:

Music:

Please do not re-post, redistribute, or plagiarize my stories. I have no problems being a Karen and reporting immediately upon discovery without warning. All rights reserved for GRRM, the creator for this universe and characters, and HBO.

[cobraes]

kreese  doesn't  like  him.      ⸻      thought  isn't  paranoia.  it  isn't  even  a  question,  as  much  as  a  silent  observation  felt  in  the  tense  air  lingering  around  them.  tongue  swipes  lower  lip,  corner  twitching  into  the  subtlest  hint  of  a  smirk.  he  doesn't  mind.  snake  has  never  cared  about  being  liked.  not  by  people  who  aren't  filling  his pockets  anyway,  and  that's  no doubt  for  the  best    [...]    because  he  isn't  an  overly  personable  guy.  a  man  like  him  is  difficult  to  warm  to.      "probably  a  good  thing  i'm  not  hired  to  understand  it then."      even  if  payment  isn't  always  a  requirement  when  it  comes  to  silver.  that  bond  embeds  deep,  owing  debts  he'll  never  realistically  be  able  to  return  in  any  way  other  than  through  loyalty.      "i  just  go  wherever  i'm  told."      he  knows  his  own strengths:    rented  muscle,  firestarter,  problem  solver.  brawn  over  brains    &    that  suits  him  fine!  everybody  has  to  be  good  at  something.      "even  if  it  doesn't  make  sense."

when john turns to look back on those false and faded years with silver, there is nothing that puts @cobraes on their level. he sure as hell never wore their berets or fought through jungle undergrowth. terry shoulda tossed him aside after their jig was up. i didn't say i didn't remember, says snake, i said it didn't make sense. “snake”! — isn’t cobra kai, never will be. a lackey at best, worth little more than a pat on the back and some of silver’s loose cash; a wave of bile rises in kreese, silt-stained seafoam slush seeping into his sneer. ‘no one ever expected you to understand.’

[optimisticartistic]

Arthur Lester's list of TMA fear marks

(Not all of them, just the most iconic ones I remember off the top of my head)

The Buried

Addison Mines

Beneath the Lighthouse

Generally his claustrophobia

The Corruption

The tadpole in 12

The King's cult

The moss monster

The invisible monster

Horig

The Dark

S1 in general

Lessens in later seasons when he trusts John/understands the horrors better

The Desolation

Faroe.

The End

...yes.

The Extinction

TBA

The Eye

The King and Scratch witnessing his memories

The Flesh

His pinky

Faust

Uncle

The Hunt

The Butcher (receiving)

Larson (inflicting)

The Lonely

TBA

The Slaughter

The widow

The gug

The Spiral

The King's mental fuckery

The King in general really

Horig's madness

The Stranger

John

Yellow

Kayne

Generally if it's an elder god it'll have this trait

The Vast

He's so drowning-coded.

The Web

The Patreon votes.

In-universe, Kayne, but also whoever is protecting him from Kayne (Lilith?)

[knuiui]

♯ 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ! 𝐅+𝐋=?

scaramouche x gn! reader smau

summary WORK-DOL S2 PRESENTS – After the massive success of ‘WORK-DOL! IDOL WORKMAN SERIES’ Season 1, production decided it's definitely worth it to come back for a season 2 and what better come back than starring the rising heartthrob idol, Scaramouche from ‘Fattu 11’ and the nation's beloved idol (Name) of Outl✧nders? The ratings are a guaranteed hit. or which (Name) finally ran out of their god given luck and was ordered to play cashier at a famous couples cafe, the very same cafe they got broken up with by their ex Scaramouche, the one that they have to work with.

genre social media au, modern au, idol au, exes to enemies to lovers, drama, lots and lots of pining

warnings disregard any date or timestamps, may contain profanities, may contain mature content and topics

taglist taglist is open!

status soon.

started: 01.08.25

ended: —

# PROFILES !

➥ Outl✧nders Official! ➥ 4nemo Official!

➦ (name) — clowns of a feather flock together ➦ scaramouche — in the clerb we're all depressed (+ a ginger)

# PLAYLIST !

▶ | ♯ FORMULA OF LOVE! F+L=?

Menu #1 – babe, new season just dropped !

01 ↻ all eyes on me! 

02 ↻ and the f stands for.. fuck? 

03 ↻ i got scammed 

04 ↻ first day shoot

05 ↻ dearly detested

06 ↻ so stupid

07 ↻ cut the cameras (deadass)

08 ↻ uh oh a rival appeared

09 ↻ annoyingly cute

10 ↻ cue the record scratch

Menu #2 – limited time offer only ! 

11 ↻ not so bad

12 ↻ probably the black mold

13 ↻ so different

14 ↻ fake it till u make it

15 ↻ I walk away

16 ↻ go away

Menu #3 – was only tryna hold you close

17 ↻ when your heart was failing

18 ↻ please stay

19 ↻ all too well

20 ↻ maybe in another universe

+ more tba!

[karatelives-a]

@allvalley      liked   for   a   short   -   ish   starter.

＂         DOES   THIS   REALLY   SOUND   LIKE   A   GOOD   IDEA   TO   YOU?         ＂

[karatelives-a]

＂         SOUNDS   LIKE   SOMEBODY   NEEDS   TO   TEACH   STEVENSON   A   LESSON   OR   TWO.         ＂               and   if   fate   𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚜   that   person   to   be   shawn,      then   who   is   he   to   argue?         might   as   well   have   some   fun   with   what’s   already   a   shitty   situation.         being   the   kid   of   a   soldier   and   on   probation   was   already   a   𝐛𝐚𝐝   𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.         the   last   thing   he   needs   is   some   asshole   officer   making   it   worse,      but   he’ll   deal.         at   least   he’s   been   given   the   advantage   of   a   warning;         a   little   time   to   𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦,      as   well   as   plot   his   approach.               ＂         shawn.         ＂               head   nods   as   a   form   of   introduction   rather   than   offering   his   hand,      gaze   fleeting   from   busy   receptionist   back   to   @queencvbra.               ＂         what’d   you   do   to   get   yourself   in   a   place   like   this?         ＂

ㅤㅤㅤ❝ DAMN. GUESS YOU HAVE THE SAME SHITTY LUCK I HAVE, ❞ Tory shrugs, freshly signed papers passed over the counter to office administrator, currently distracted by a conversation on her phone. ❝ Best advice I have? File a complaint the first time he pulls some bullshit and try to get a different officer. Stevenson has a rep, so it's not that. If you can get Reynolds, she's great, but really anyone would be better. ❞ Fingers tap along the desk, but it doesn't seem like the administrator's phone call is wrapping up any time soon. The delay makes Tory antsy. Girl's got better things to do than wait around a parole office all day. She'd gotten off probation a few months ago, so now her focus is trying to get her juvenile record expunged before she graduates this year. Considering that this is her third attempt ( and the final one if it falls through again ) , she doesn't have much hope for that happening. ❝ I'm Tory, by the way.❞

[suhnshinehaos]

through the seasons : treacherous + spin-offs

collection synopsis : stories of the kind of love that lasts through time. the kind that persists. the kind that comes at the right place, at the right time.

featuring ! nct's yangyang, mark, xiaojun, and hendery

TREACHEROUS

synopsis : after a couple of instances of accidental matching clothing, yangyang finds himself in a dating rumor with possibly the most famous person on campus : yn, the bassist of an up and coming band. yangyang doesn’t seem to have a problem with it. unfortunately yn, who has also built up a reputation for being cold as winter, does.

status : completed / [ masterlist ]

FREE FALLING

synopsis : nobody believes yn is in a relationship with their boyfriend, mark lee. why? he's a member of a famous band and yn's simply a cafe owner that likes to interact with the fandom on twitter.

status : ongoing / [ masterlist ]

EVERY SUMMERTIME

synopsis : the marriage of a childhood friend and the return of an old flame turns dejun's life upside down. well, maybe not his entire life. just everything he thought he knew about love.

status : tba

IN BLOOM

synopsis : award winning actor yn ln leaves the hollywood life to open a quaint little flower shop a block away from rockstar drummer hendery. yn insists that love isn't for them. he's determined to prove otherwise.

status : tba

[ important notes under the cut ]

each story works as a stand-alone. you don't necessarily have to read everything, but it would help in getting some of the references as they feature the same characters or the same alternate universe yy, mk, xj, hd.

treacherous is the only full-length series. free falling, every summertime, and in bloom are minis and will only be 10-15 parts.

taglist will open for a particular series when the masterlist of that series is posted or as the series is ongoing. right now, you can only be on the taglist for free falling. it's just easier for me to manage than everything opening all at once.

as the same goes for all my works, there is no update schedule.

from reese, with love <3

my dreamvision... they are so dear to me,, i had to give all of them a love story ;>>

[basementnoodles]

THE WINX REWRITE MASTERPOST

As of 31/12/24

Dub used : This Project will be using a mix of Rai/4kids lore, and some lore + plotlines from the official Winx Club comics.

Books :

Secret of the Lost Kingdom ( Complete )

Season Four : Return of The Fairies to Terra ( Ongoing )

Season Five ( TBA)

Season Six ( TBA )

Main Charathers :

The Winx The Specialists Recurring Charathers - Bloom ( TBD) - Sky ( TBD) - Mirta ( TBD) - Stella ( TBD ) - Brandon ( TBD ) - Lucy ( TBD ) - Flora ( TBD ) - Riven ( TBD) - Nex ( TBD ) - Musa ( TBD) - Timmy ( TBD ) - Roy ( TBD) - Tecna ( TBD ) - Helia ( TBD ) - Aisha ( TBD) - Nabu ( TBD ) - Roxy ( TBD )

Main Antagonists :

Mandragora

The Wizards of The Black Circle ( TBD)

The Trix (TBD)

Trittannus ( TBD)

Supporting Cast :

King Oritel and Queen Marion ( TBD )

King Erendor and Queen Samara ( S5 or Magical Adventure)

Headmistress Faragonda ( S4 )

Headmaster Saladin ( S4 )

Headmistress Griffin ( S4 )

The Four Seasons court ( S4, cour 2 )

WorldBuilding :

Systems in the Magical Universe

Earth Fairy Systems ( Going under work, expect towards the tail end of S4 Prt 1 )

The Magical Dimension ( Soon )

Planets of the Magical Universe ( TBD )

Lore :

Lymphea ( Godesss ) ( TBD )

Pyros ( God ) ( TBD )

Mother Dragon ( Will Be released during S4 PRT 2 )

Arcadia ( Will Be released during S4 PRT2 )

Leviathan ( Released During S5 )

Shadow Phoenix ( TBD )

Ancestral Witches ( TBD )

Nymphs ( TBD )

[grantmentis]

Women’s hockey news round up: May 8-19

Note that I don’t cover every transaction with this and try just to keep to the most “notable,” and also miss some things. There’s also some news that doesn’t have English sources and I do mg best to translate - if I messed up lmk!

PWHL (USA/Canada)

Head coach Howie Draper parts ways with PWHL New York and heads back to university of Alberta, but will still be an advisor

Abigail Boreen will not be available for PWHL Minnesota this finals, as she was a reserve player and they can only sign for one playoff series

Bauer will be the official jersey partner for 2025

Notable draft declarations: Klará Peslarová (confirmed), Anna Meixner (confirmed), Noemi Neubauerová (confirmed), Lottie Odnoga (confirmed - her SDHL contract has an opt out clause), Laura Kluge (rumored), Amanda kessel (rumored)

Forward of the year nominees: Alex carpenter, Marie-Philip Poulin, Natalie Spooner

Coach of the year nominees: Kori Cheverie (MTL), Courtney Kessel (BOS) & Troy Ryan (TOR)

Rookie of the year Alina Müller, Emma Maltais, and Grace Zumwinkle

Defender of the year, goalie of the year, and MVP finalists TBA

SDHL (Sweden)

(Important to note, for all contracts for SDHL and the other following leagues here I am unsure if they include opt out clauses for the PWHL unless stated otherwise)

Core players Mathea Fischers and Kayleigh Hamers extend with SDE

Danish national team head coach Mikkel Ry Nielsen was hired by Skellefteå AIK

Long time SDHL defender and Swedish national team player Linnéa Andersson extends with MoDo Hockey

18 year old Finnish national team star Sanni Vanhanen joins Brynäs after playing the last few years in Finland

Danish national team star who’s played in Sweden for some past seasons, Nicoline Söndergaard Jensen, joins Skellefteå AIK

Finnish national team center Jenniina Nylund returns to Brynäs

Naisten Liiga (Finland)

League announced that Next year, semifinals and finals will be best of seven instead of best of five

HIFK goaltender Kiia Lahtinen departs to play for university of Maine

Emma and Lida Lappalainen, sisters who played together in Roki and on the Finnish u18 team, are headed to HIFK

16 year old Italian forward, who played on both italys u18 team and senior team last year, Manuela Heidenberger, is headed to HPK

National team goaltender Anni Keisala returns to the league after playing in Sweden last year, now joining HPK

SWHL A/ Postfinance Women League (Switzerland)

Three Solid USports players join HC Davos Ladies: Elizabeth Lang, Courtney Kollman, and Joelle Fiala

HC Davos is also parting ways with their coach, Andrea Kröni, who plans to still have other involvement in the organization

Not May news, but I believe I missed it in my April round up and it’s important to note - HC Ladies Lugano has officially folded. They folded last year, were able to revive for a bit, then ran out of money. Truly heartbreaking, they were one of the most successful on ice teams in the SWHL’s history

[karatelives-a]

＂         YEAH         .   .   .         I   HAVE   SOME   MEMORIES,      Y’KNOW?         he’d   visit.      teach   me,      but   it’s   not   the   same   as   mom.         she   remembers   a   lot   more.         she’s   always   said   he   kinda   𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚍   her.         ＂               enough   that   julie   now   passes   all   those   lessons   onto   him.         sometimes   nate   thinks   he   knew   karate   before   he   even   knew   how   to   walk.         never   really   met   anyone   else   who   𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝   that   either,      until   @moraltaught.               ＂         i   think   i've   seen   photos   of   me   there   before.         i   mean,      i   was   only   𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎.         like   this   big.         ＂               hands   lift,      only   slightly   spaced   apart,      lazy   smile   tugging   at   his   lips.         he’d   been   a   baby;         mr   miyagi   meeting   the   next   generation   of   pierce   for   the   first   time.               ＂         i'd   like   to   see   it   again   properly.         will   you   be   my   tour   guide?         ＂

"he  died  when  I  was  eight  but.  .  .I  remember  a  few  things.  he  was  a  good  man.  your  mom  and  my  dad  were  lucky  to  find  him."  it  felt  nice,  to  have  someone  else  who  had  mr.  miyagi's  influence  in  their  lives  like  she  did.  for  so  long  it  had  been  just  her  and  her  dad.  "you  can  check  the  dojo  around  if  you  want,  it  used  to  be  his  house." @karatelives

[cloudynyims]

WIP Title I'm sorry (Haikyuu g/t fic pt 1)

this is basically for @obwjam (and the anon who asked for the snippet! Sorry it came out a bit late), and unsurprisingly, this is how I try to be friends with people :’) Sorry for using the practically same scenario for the intro but that’s just the perfect jumping point for a tiny in the haikyuu universe and a good way to set things up. plz enjoy part 1! featuring iwaizumi and oikawa :) pt. 2 TBA

“Where are they? Where did they go?” Hinata was frantic. The team bus was about to leave when he realized his tiny friend, Mitsu, was missing. During Interhigh, the team had gone a lot of places, so Hinata was unsure where they could’ve gone missing. They were there during Karasuno’s first match and while Hinata and Kageyama were watching Aoba Johsai. But after that, Hinata couldn’t recall seeing them.

HInata had befriended Mitsu earlier in the season, and they bonded over being the butt of Tsukishima’s short jokes. It took them a while to get comfortable around the team, but they warmed up soon enough. At first, it was a Karasuno secret, but then Hinata had to tell Kenma. So they became a Karasuno and Nekoma secret. But of course, Kuroo mentioned them to Bokuto, and the news spread from there. It was now common knowledge among the teams that Hinata had a tiny friend.

Hinata looked at their friendship fondly, but he was currently panicking. He didn’t know where they could be. How did they manage to get lost anyway? Mitsu loved sitting on Hinata’s shoulder, which they did most of the time. They must’ve gotten swept away in the crowd. How were they supposed to fend for themselves against a bunch of other teams? These were other teams Hinata was certain wouldn’t treat her with the same respect Karasuno did. He could only imagine what would happen if someone like Ushijima or Terushima found them. 

Daichi was doing his best damage control, trying to console him. “They’re going to be okay, Hinata. They took care of themselves before they knew you, didn’t they? We’ll find them tomorrow.”

Hinata was beside himself. “This is all my fault. I should’ve kept a better eye on them. Now they’re who knows where? They hate being by themselves in crowds. Will they be okay?” Despite his ramblings, Daichi led him to the bus. Hinata reluctantly got on, casting a longing glance at the front of the Sendai gym before Kageyama yanked him onto the bus. 

“OW! Kageyama!”

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Mitsu was trying to stay calm. They had been separated from Hinata and Kageyama at some point during Interhigh. It was tough searching for the team. Their black uniforms blended in among the sea of people swarming the gyms and walkways. They spent all afternoon trying to avoid being stepped on and hit by stray volleyballs. Put simply, they were exhausted and just wanted to rest in the bed Hinata had dutifully made for them. 

Except that wasn’t an option. 

The last match of the evening was Shiratorizawa against some other team. Mitsu recalled how bummed Hinata had been that the team was leaving before the match started. Now they were bummed that the team had probably left the venue already. No, bummed was the wrong word. They were devastated.

It wasn’t like they didn’t know how to handle themselves, and Karasuno was coming back the next day. What stressed them out was being all alone in such a crowded place. Students and players were still openly roaming around since the last match was still in play. 

As weird as it was at first, Mitsu had grown accustomed to the company of Hinata and the team. They used to be fiercely independent because borrowers like them tended to live alone. However, once they met Hinata and the rest of the team, they preferred having at least one human around them. 

Mitsu went on many of Karasuno’s trips, mostly as a morale booster. They would get nervous on these trips because they were surrounded by unfamiliar giants whose habits they were unaware of. Mitsu didn’t know if they’d be a novelty to others or seen as a person. Being close to someone they knew could protect them, like Daichi or Asahi, made Mitsu feel more secure when traveling. And now they were alone. 

A loud thud brought them back to reality. Every step rumbled the ground as they stood against the baseboard in a hallway. There were so many people, so many prying eyes. Mitsu wanted to be completely alone, away from any humans. They needed to figure out what they were doing for the night. Thinking quickly, they slipped underneath a nearby door into a quiet room. 

“Finally, some peace,” they muttered. The room appeared empty and looked similar to Karasuno’s makeshift locker room. Mitsu smiled, figuring the team occupying that locker room had cleared out for the day. As they walked into the room, they noticed a few discarded towels and shirts. 

“That’s a good start for something to sleep on,” They thought to themselves. “But where to sleep…” They didn’t venture over to the towels quite yet. Instead, they walked around the perimeter of the entire room, tapping the wall as they went. Mitsu hoped that there would be at least one hollow spot. They thought that maybe a borrower had lived here before. 

It was to no avail. The walls were solid and rather new from what they could tell. Any tampering they did to these walls would be noticed almost immediately. They huffed at the thought of sleeping in the open. It felt so exposed. There wasn’t much to be done about it though, so Mitsu succumbed to the idea. 

They walked over to the towels in the middle of the room. Sure, a shirt would be more comfy, but they only enjoyed sleeping on clean shirts. They weren’t spending all night in a random, smelly, sweaty shirt. As they felt the fabric, they noticed the towels weren’t terrible in comparison. This would keep them comfy enough for the night. 

Mitsu grabbed the edge of the towel and began dragging it to the corner. If they had to sleep in the open, they’d at least be discrete about it. 

That’s when they heard the dreaded sound of the door opening. They had no time to react; they could only stare as the door opened and revealed two towering figures. Mitsu’s brain buffered as they registered who these figures were. 

“Hurry up and grab your stupid shirt, Oikawa! The bus isn’t going to wait all day for you.”

“Okay, okay, don’t throw that! I’m going, Iwa-chan!”

Mitsu flinched at every step as Oikawa hurried into the room. Their instincts finally came back to them as they scrambled under the towel. After a second, they barely peeked out to keep an eye on what was going on. This was just in time for Mitsu’s world to shake as Oikawa stepped right over her.

Their eyes were wide as Oikawa headed over to the very shirts that Mitsu had contemplated sleeping in. He easily gathered the shirts and turned to look in the bathroom. “Oh, Iwa-chan! My hairbrush is in here! If we never went back, I never would have found it,” He said with a cheeky smile. 

Even though Mitsu couldn’t see Iwaizumi from where they were, they could tell he was getting irritated. “Be quick about it. We’re late enough as is.” He snapped. Oikawa dashed into the bathroom, and they relaxed ever so slightly. Once the duo left, it’d be back to peace and quiet.

Unfortunately, Mitsu had been so focused on Oikawa, that they failed to notice Iwaizumi’s movements. Their only warning was his grumbled words. “And he left the towels everywhere. Why can’t someone just pick up around here?” As soon as they registered his words, the towel they were hiding under was whisked away. 

Mitsu was almost taken with the towel but fell out of the folds a few inches off the ground. It wasn’t a big fall, but it was enough to catch Iwaizumi’s attention. They could feel his gaze, so they slowly turned around. His shoes were only a few feet away from them. They grimaced and turned their head up to see his face. 

His facial expression was difficult to place, but he still looked plenty intimidating to Mitsu. If she had to guess, he looked slightly weirded out, but also over the entire situation. They had listened to Hinata prattle on and on about Aoba Johsai. He had mentioned what they were like on the court, but that didn’t matter. Mitsu could only remember how scary Hinata said they were off the court.

On the other hand, Iwaizumi was downright confused. He had known about Mitsu, but never put much thought into… well… their existence. Now that they were right in front of him, he didn’t know what to think. They were just so small. He couldn’t even make out their facial expression from here. His shadow completely engulfed the area where they stood. 

Iwaizumi wasn’t short, but he always felt that way when compared to some of his teammates. Right now, he felt gigantic. He didn’t know how to feel about that.

Before the two could stand there and gawk at each other for another five minutes, Oikawa emerged from the bathroom. “Okay! I grabbed my brush, touched up my hair, and…” he trailed off. He had expected Iwaizumi to have interrupted him by now. But Iwa was staring at the floor. Oikawa followed his gaze and noticed Mitsu on the floor. 

Oikawa basically slid across the floor for a better look, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “So you’re the shrimp’s little buddy!” He said. Mistu recoiled from his quick advance. He was way too close for comfort. And they didn’t like that curiosity in his expression. “Shouldn’t you be with the rest of those weirdos? Consoling them about how they’ll lose to us tomorrow?”

Mitsu didn’t respond at first, although they rolled their eyes mentally. They had full confidence that Karasuno would win. And now more than ever, they wanted to see the look on Oikawa’s face when Karasuno won. Too bad they’d have to wait until tomorrow to see that. That is, if they made it through the night. At the moment, they had much bigger fish to fry.