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In All His Overwhelming Tenacity by repugnantecreaturaputrida
Fandoms: 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Manga), 呪術廻戦 | Jujutsu Kaisen (Anime)
23 Jun 2026
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The vivid clarity of the world around himself, draped in a dark cloak of night that his enhanced eyes saw through as if it were but a thin sheet; the crisp autumn air tickling the inside of his nostrils with such saturation that it almost felt like he could taste the coming winter on the tip of his tongue. The breeze that came from this altitude tickled his bare skin, and despite its ineffectual chill against his strengthened flesh, goosebumps climbed up his neck from the tactile sensitivity he bore against its breath.
Everything felt so real, realer and fresher than it'd ever been. If that made sense, which it probably didn’t.
His senses then were just so alive that he didn’t think he could recall a time he’d ever been so… aware, of everything.
Toji fucking Fushiguro. Who would've guessed. In the middle of Shibuya too, like, really?
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- Part 1 of All His Overwhelming Tenacity
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For Want of a Savior by VermilionFlame
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman: Arkham (Video Games)
22 Jun 2026
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This universe is completely different from his own; yet, in many respects, it's the same in the ways that matter. The Red Hood finds a broken bird in an abandoned wing of Arkham Asylum and rescues him. He doesn't expect for the bird to grow attached; or for him to do the same.
Basically, post-UtRH Jason gets punted into the Arkham-verse and, upon seeing Arkham Jason, goes "Is anyone gonna save him or am I gonna have to do it myself?" while completely disregarding the fact that he's a complete disaster himself.
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Apparently, Mr. Oz decided psychologically torturing a 15 year-old for six months was no longer "cool." And now Tim's paying the price for that, because instead of killing him like any good, self-respecting villain would, he's dropped him back on Earth with an apology and a snack.
Or,
It's been six months for Tim. It's been 10 years for Tim's family.
I'm sure it will all be fine.
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The Brightest Jewel by Asidian
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Red Robin (Comics), DCU (Comics)
04 Apr 2026
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Dick Grayson hugs the way most people breathe: easy and natural, like it's a necessary part of living.
Tim's wrapped up in one now, his brother's arms all the way around his shoulders, tugging him in close.
He's never told Dick that the first hug he can remember is that day at the circus, from a stranger who would in time be family. He's never told Dick that the next hug he remembers after that is nine years later, caught up in those same strong arms. He thinks he'd rather die than admit it.
"You're not hurt?" Dick is saying. "Nothing cruel and unusual, right?"
"She only let me have one cup of coffee a day," says Tim, very dry, and Dick makes a strange sort of a sound, almost a laugh, and tightens his hold so much it sweeps Tim right off his feet.
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Damian Wayne is perfectly capable of patrolling on his own. He's doing very well, in fact.
Right up until he gets cloned by magic, and the wrong Damian makes it home.
Left scarred, half-blind, and cut off from the Batfamily, Damian turns to the one brother who will actually listen: Jason Todd. Going undercover in Crime Alley as Red Hood's new Rookie, Damian digs into Gotham’s trafficking ring and the spell that stole his life—while a perfect replacement wears his name.
He just needs to stay hidden long enough to prove he’s real… and kill the copy.
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Butterfly House by murderbooks
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Superman - All Media Types
31 Dec 2025
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“What, like—when Cheetahs get emotional support dogs?” Tim still sounds groggy. “I’m your emotional support human?”
“More like, ’bonded pair, do not separate.’” Kon mutters. “They want me to acclimate to my enclosure.”
Or: Kon and Tim get kidnapped for display in an alien zoo. They only really wanted Kryptonians, but Kon manages to get the zookeepers to believe the human he came with is necessary for his general well-being.
It only gets worse from there.
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Dying from the exit wounds by AutumnHobbit
Fandoms: Batman (Comics), Batman - All Media Types
10 Dec 2016
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"What do you want him to do?" Drake snapped. "Admit that he's a little bit worried about you because you fucking died?"
Damian was on his feet before he knew what happened. He couldn't breathe for the hate burning in his chest. How dare Drake talk about it. How dare he preach as though he agreed. "I'm surprised you pretend to give a fuck, Drake," he hissed, derision and bitterness dripping from the words. "I...I would have thought you were happy I was gone!"
He didn't think about the words until after they left his mouth, after the Cave was deadly silent and the sentence echoed through the room, hung in the air like smoke. Drake's chest was heaving, but he didn't say a word, and his eyes were so dark that Damian actually took a step back in irrational fear. Abruptly, Drake shoved his chair back with a screech, and left without a word, his footsteps resounding through the cave. Damian watched him go, numb.
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Alternatively, Damian has misjudged Drake, and guilt isn't something he's used to dealing with.Series
- Part 1 of Dying from the exit wounds
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buy back the secrets by sundiscus for cairosene, remux, regional_catastrophe
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Young Justice - All Media Types
27 Feb 2025
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He takes a long, slow breath. Ignores the glares from the other students. “Superboy,” he murmurs. “It’s me. If you’re listening, I could use some help.”
Or: 5 times Superboy saves Tim Drake, and one time Tim Drake saves Superboy.
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I, ___________________________, hereby acknowledge that this form represents my wishes should I contract phytoaphrodisiac-induced delirium (hereafter referred to as “PAID”) during engagements with or while apprehending Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley (“Poison Ivy”).
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The bats have a sex pollen release form. Because of course they do.
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Superboy hits on Dick Grayson, and for some reason, Robin loses his mind.