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The Face in the Mirror by Cari_Underhill
Fandoms: A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
26 Aug 2022
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Baelor, a mirror, a pair of scissors, and words that were never just wind.
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31 Mar 2026
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“If you’re here for something honest and respectable, I’ll eat my guns piecemeal,” said Jesper. He scrubbed his face. “How long have you been telling those poor girls about your sick mother in Oldendaal?”
“It was Zierfoort, actually.”
“I don’t care where it was! What are you doing?”
“I thought I wasn’t supposed to involve you in my schemes anymore.” said Kaz petulantly, glancing in the mirror to rearrange his jacket.
“Kaz, you playing the victim is about as natural as a flock of lime-green flamingos, so don’t bother,” said Jesper. “Is it a heist? A blackmail job? Gathering information?”
“Who said it was just one thing?” said Kaz, straightening his cuffs with two brisk jerks. “This place is the playground for the children of the rich and prosperous, Jes. I could have a million reasons for being here. But since you’re here for reasons both honest and respectable, I can assure you I’ll stay out of your way–”
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(jesper goes back to university. kaz follows him... and trouble, as usual, follows both of them.)Bookmarked by Apate
22 Mar 2026
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The return of one man from the dead should, in all but exceptional circumstances, be an occasion for celebration among his friends and family. The return of three men, all intimately connected with one another, and having a host of friends, patrons and family members in common, justifies a party of special magnificence.
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12 Feb 2026
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"The 1950s were good for business. The war in Korea had segued nicely into a cold war, which was her preferred kind."
Ms. Scarlet, after.
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02 Feb 2026
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Nirvana In Fire (琅琊榜) - Nothing Is Safe by imsorryandthankyou
Fandoms: 琅琊榜 | Nirvana in Fire (TV)
30 Mar 2025
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*Content Warning: Graphic depictions of violence, death, and suicide.
This video is dedicated to 'not-saying-revolution-but' on Tumblr and I'm beyond proud of how this video turned out. I love this show and this song just fit so perfectly.
Drama: Nirvana In Fire (琅琊榜)
Song: Nothing Is Safe
Artist: Clipping.
Edit: imsorryandthankyouInspired by @thuviaofptarth's video for Watchmen.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK4ohrYGg2kFind me on Tumblr!
www.tumblr.com/imsorryandthankyou**Disclaimer: I do not own the clips or the music. This video was just made for fun and I hope it brings joy to others as well. All rights to their respective owners.
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29 Jan 2026
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what we found in the wreckage by smolcatinacoat for kopi_pheng
Fandoms: 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
21 May 2024
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Wen Yuan is four when Jiang Cheng finds him growing in the smoking, decaying remains of a lotus patch.
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26 Jan 2026
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feet on the ground, reaching for the stars by ProfessorSpork
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
31 Oct 2020
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“So,” Mom says one weekend afternoon as she and Robin stare down the Sunday Times crossword, huddled together on the porch swing, “you and Steve Harrington sure have been living in each other’s pockets lately.” She puts down the pen and gives Robin a carefully-probing smile disguised as a teasing one. “Anything you wanna tell me?”
Yeah; I’m gay, Robin thinks. Her throat constricts painfully. “I—you’d know if I were dating someone,” she says instead.
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[Or: Robin, through the ages.]- Language:
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15 Jan 2026
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There's a serial killer in Hawkins, which would be easier to focus on, if there wasn't the problem of Billy Hargrove being driven to the brink of something very, very stupid.
AKA: Five times Hopper made the kids feels safe, and the one time that he couldn't.
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14 Jan 2026
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Why one small American town won’t stop stoning its residents to death by Charlotte_Stant for sophiahelix
Fandoms: The Lottery - Shirley Jackson, The New Yorker RPF
24 Dec 2025
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The picturesque village of Buell, Maine is one of the last in the United States to continue the tradition of the “harvest” or “prosperity” lottery. Its residents insist the lottery makes them stronger, even as condemnation from outsiders grows.
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01 Jan 2026
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We'll Burn That Barn When We Come To It by thisbluespirit for halotolerant
Fandoms: 11th Century CE RPF
19 Dec 2018
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from: [email protected]
to: [email protected]Hi Bill
Look, can we just talk this over like adults?
And the fact that I’m saying this despite the WIRE FENCE you’ve now erected round the perimeter of my farm ought to show you that I mean it. Please reply!
Harry.
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25 Dec 2025
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The Righteous and Unimpeachable Xuan Su Sword by Prim_the_Amazing
Fandoms: 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
26 Jul 2025
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“Mu-shidi,” Yue Qingyuan speaks up, taking his seat at the head of the table. “Have you heard of this curse?”
“I’m afraid not,” Mu Qingfang says, shaking his head. “A curse of compulsion, with dire consequences for disobedience… I’ve heard of many similar things, but not exactly this.”
“For all we know, the perpetrator invented this little trap just for us,” Shen Qinqiu says, tapping his fan dangerously. “Tailormade to ruin us.”
“I have no secrets to hide,” Liu Qingge says, and lifts his chin challengingly at Shen Qingqiu, who bristles in return. “Do you?”
“Ah, Liu-shidi, if you don’t have any secrets then you should get some real quick!” Shang Qinghua says with bright, manic cheer, his smile and his eyes a little too wide. “The consequences for not meeting the curse’s requirements would be very very bad!”
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The Peak Lords of Cang Qiong Mountain Sect are stricken with a curse that forces them to reveal a secret, and they all must submit to this curse or suffer the consequences...
Yue Qingyuan wishes he were anywhere but here.
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01 Dec 2025
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26 Sep 2025
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These Mountains by pastelplastic
Fandoms: Superman - All Media Types, Green Lantern - All Media Types, Green Lantern (Comics), Superman (Comics)
01 Jul 2024
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Once Green Lantern is gone, his emerald trail fading into darkness, Clark says, “Do you need to sit down?”
“No, I…” The alien appears to steady himself. “Allow me to explain. My name is Tomar-Re. I am the Green Lantern of Sector 2813.”
“We’re neighbors, then.”
“Yes.” Tomar glances away awkwardly, but Clark senses that he wants very much to say something more. “I’d heard rumors of a survivor, but I did not think I would ever encounter you. You are Kal-El, are you not?”
Understanding hits Clark like a wave. “Krypton was in your sector.”
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19 Sep 2025
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Mostly they only talk about race when Hardison's using it as a distraction. It's a method that doesn't work all of the time, even though Hardison's more careful than anyone thinks about choosing when to use it. He definitely wouldn't have tried it here. [For the Racebending Revenge challenge, rewriting Nate as black]
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16 Sep 2025
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- Part 6 of DC Fics
- Part 1 of little snippet things
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11 Sep 2025
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Some are born divine, some achieve divinity, and some have divinity thrust upon them.
{Or: the Joui Four are gods. Immortality doesn't help anything.}
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11 Sep 2025
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the fewer good friends someone has, the closer they usually are by SerpentineJ
Fandoms: Gintama
03 Apr 2018
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"Hello?" Hijikata says. The voice that comes out of the phone is slightly tinny but distinctively smooth.
"Is this Shinsengumi Vice-Commander Hijikata Toushiro?" Hijikata's mystery caller asks.
"Yeah," Hijikata says. "Who is this?"
"I'd like to set an appointment." The person on the other end of the line says. "8 o'clock, Saturday evening. I'll text you the address."
"Sorry?" Hijikata frowns, taking the phone away from his ear to check the caller ID- Unknown, as he had seen when he had picked up the phone. "Who the hell is this?"
"It's about Sakata Gintoki." The voice says. "8 o'clock. Don't be late."
The dial tone sounds as they hang up. Hijikata glares at his phone.
"What the hell was that?" He mutters.
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Or: If you want to date Sakata Gintoki, you might have to deal with a few other Joi Rebel idiots first.
Or #2: Katsura, Sakamoto, and Takasugi all give Hijikata the shovel talk. In their own unique ways.
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10 Sep 2025
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Doom comes to Hawkins, Indiana. Population est. 30,000.
It’s cold, that’s all, and the breeze is kicking up. That’s why Steve feels the chill go up his spine like someone dropped an ice-cube down his back.
“Why wouldn’t I be real, El?”
“The Aboleth got you.”
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09 Sep 2025
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Sam Wilson had just been outed by Captain America.
Quite an achievement, given that the man had been last seen nosing a plane into the Arctic fifty years ago.
The fact that Captain America's official biography outs him doesn't just have consequences for Steve Rogers.
Sequel to Subjective Histories.
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09 Sep 2025
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Stay in School (Or in Your Case, Please Start (And in Your Case, Please Go Back)) by StarlitClouds
Fandoms: 文豪ストレイドッグス | Bungou Stray Dogs
20 Sep 2022
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“In my village, the adults all work together to make sure the kids know how to herd cows and plant crops.”
“You learned how to herd cows and plant crops?” Kenji nodded and Kunikida continued. “Not anything… else?”
“Yeah! That’s all you really need to know so there’s no point in spending time learning more when you could be using that time to take care of your cows.”
Kunikida supposed that made sense for Kenji’s former situation, but this was going to have to change.
“You need an actual education! You need to go to school.”
“Why?” Ranpo spoke up from his desk. “School is stupid.”
“Ranpo! How could you say something like that?!”
Yosano snorted in amusement. “I don’t think you’re one to talk, Ranpo. You didn’t even finish high school.”
“Ranpo’s a high school dropout?!” Kunikida whipped around to face Ranpo. “And you work as a detective?”
“To be fair to Ranpo, I worked as a doctor without a license for a while,” Yosano informed them. “But at least I got a license after I turned 18. And I already had a high school diploma.” She smirked. “Ranpo still hasn’t gone back to school.”
Or: Kunikida learns about his coworkers’ education situations.
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07 Sep 2025