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"And so, that wednesday night, hiding under the sheets the marks of Vadinho's kisses on her neck, and suffocating in her heart the fear of his absence, Dona Flor welcomed her husband Teodoro, with him beginning the discreet and sweet ritual. But, as soon as the doctor risen over her, like a comfortable umbrella, Vadinho's laughter rang in Dona Flor's ears and made her shudder.

First it was the joy of seeing him there, balanced on the foot of the bed, he hadn't gone forever as Dona Flor had feared. Then joy turned to anger, upon seeing his mocking laugh, that false air of pity on his mocking face. That demon was having fun, lifting the corner of the sheet to better appreciate and mock. Dona Flor heard his voice inside her chest, his libertine laugh, mocking and mocking: - And you call that screwing? Is this Doctor Know-it-all, the master of whores, the king of sluttiness? This shit, my dear? I've never saw anything more insipid… If I were you, I'd ask him, instead, for a bottle of syrup: it cures coughs and is pleasanter… Because what he's doing, my dear, is the sorriest thing I have ever seen… She still wanted to say 'I really like it', but she couldn't. The doctor was coming to an end and she was lost in Vadinho's laughter, dying of shame (and desire)."

(Jorge Amado's Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, 1966) This is a book about a woman who is haunted by the ghost of her shitty late husband. Rolin Jones, "is that a motherf_ckin Brasil reference???"

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delphdelphdelph · 9 months

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Rec list - Indie IWTV fanfiction

For @iwtvfanevents A meal to remember: So, I've seen a lot of great rec lists in the last few days, with a lot of work I'm reading on AO3, but I missed other fics that I follow avidly, but are read by very few people. I kept thinking these fics are like indie movies lol So I'm going to share some of my favorites that I think deserve more recognition. Interestingly, they are all AUs or canon divergence. In alphabetic order:

A holy love, by @revolution-starter

Three years ago, Louis left Armand after an explosive end to their relationship. Now, he needs to go back to the man he once loved to pay his debts to the organization that extracted him in the first place. spy au. (E)

"He is trying not to think about the villa in Florence and what came of it. Did Armand sell it? Were the memories too much for him to bear? It's hard to pretend he doesn't care when that was his home for the better part of three years. He memorized the texture of the walls and walked barefoot in the gardens every morning."

My opinion: I got hooked by reading this fic on the bus. I devoured the few available chapters in a few minutes. The story has an atmosphere of tension, romance and sensuality like the thrillers of the 90s. The text is very engaging. The "implied mpreg" in the tag is puzzling me (I never read mpreg before, I'm really intrigued).

Anatomy of a Love Seen, by @amc-iwtv

“Fans want to know: What’s it like to film a love scene?” Actor Louis de Point du Lac filmed a love scene in the second installment of The Vampire Chronicles with Lestat de Lioncourt a year ago, and it irreparably changed his life for him. He believed he had put it all behind him, and was working on moving forward until he is called in for reshoots. These reshoots are taking place amidst the international sexual scandals of Marius de Romanus and Magnus. No one is alright. (E)

"Their first kiss was on camera. Louis had to face the fact that his first kiss with the love of his life was recorded. Is being edited. Will be reviewed by a critic. What will Roger Ebert’s website have to say about the shivers that went down his spine when Lestat wrapped his arms around his waist? Did the camera pick up when he moaned into his mouth? Will it be gif'd and shared as a 'reaction' on social media? They could not talk about their love to anyone, yet it will be available for the world to see."

My opinion: inspired by the movie Anatomy of a Love Seen (2014), this fic is so, so good! It's just getting started but I immediately care for all of them and the story takes the already existing context in VC and transports it to the #metoo era. This fic is breaking my heart and I'm here for it.

As If Wounded Without the Pleasure of a Scar, by @gildatheplant

"After centuries of monotonous, lonely existence, the vampire Armand discovers a mortal poet that inspires him to dramatically change his life. He will do anything to win the heart of the melancholic and beautiful Louis de Pointe du Lac.

Unfortunately, his darling Louis has a habit of drawing dangerous attention, but worst of all may be Armand himself." (E; and mind the archive warnings)

"Armand smiled, leaning towards him and capturing his eyes with his own. 'I think no mortal has ever come so close to the divine as you. Your words, your face, your mind', he let his eyes slide down Louis' form, 'your body', his gaze returned to Louis' doe eyes as he raised a hand to gently cup his poet's cheek, 'Truly you are God's most perfect creature.'"

My opinion: at the same time that you are laughing, you are very worried. The characters are very dramatic, which makes many situations so fun to read! Only here can you find the Théâtre des Vampires navigating the modern world and dealing with bureaucracy. See Louis asking "Are you gonna make love to me?" like we're in RWRB (I like the movie). I'm afraid to say anything else and spoil the story for those who are going to start reading. So I stop here.

Before I Spill Myself, by NinasBlues

"Louis sets out to San Francisco for a fresh start and to pursue his promising music career. Things pick up when he meets two attractive suitors that bring meaning into his life, something he has been searching for since he could remember. But their past seems to be catching up to them threatening this newfound equilibrium." (E)

"Twenty minutes later, Louis, a bag strapped across his shoulder, and Armand's shades hanging from the bridge of his nose, watched as Armand and Jonah laughed together in a blue convertible waiting for him. Warmth filled his heart. Only then did it hit him just how easily Armand had tricked him."

My opinion: it's not the first time I talk about this fic around here. It's one of my favorites and I think it deserves more love. It has everything here, drama, romance, angst, reflections on life, criminal investigation, music and even fashion (I love the descriptions of the looks). And he is one of the few authors who has inserted the DV seen in episode 5 of the tv show in the context of the fic. Lestat here is despicable.

Music When the Sun Goes Down, by @mythicaltzu

"Or: Sugar baby Louis gets a tantalizing offer from a potential client who leaves a number of important matters undisclosed." (E)

"'I was never a method actor, although now I wonder if I should have been. With each physical addition to the act, the more the persona comes together. Like the fangs.' He touches his fingertips to his eyeteeth. 'And the nails. I could remove them while not on stage or giving interviews, but as soon as I do, someone will notice and with every crack that appears, the harder this becomes to maintain. Comprenez vous?'"

My opinion: this is one of the craziest IWTV fics on AO3. I don't even know where to start. I would say it's dark humor, mixed with gothic horror and psychological horror. Sugar baby Louis accompanies his client, self-appointed rockstar and bestselling author Lestat de Lioncourt, on a tour. Weird things start to happen, horrible things start to happen, absurd things start to happen, VC characters start to appear out of nowhere. It seems that Louis is the last sane person on planet Earth, but he can't see what's in front of him. His disillusionment here is at its peak. I really don't know where this story is going. Fun is guaranteed.

Practical Ethics, by @prouvaireafterdark

"As a first year PhD student and research assistant to Dr. Marius de Romanus, Armand is overworked, under-appreciated, and desperate for a change of pace.

Dr. Louis de Pointe du Lac, Armand's new Ethics professor, might just be the answer to his prayers. Armand is determined to find out—and maybe also uncover whatever the hell is going on between his professor and the incredibly annoying Frenchman auditing his class along the way." (E)

"I need him to want me ', Armand says at last, giving voice to the thought that ’s been dominating his mind of late. Daniel goes very still on top of him, the gentle tracing of his fingers over his skin ceasing altogether. 'Dr. du Lac, I mean', Armand clarifies hastily. 'As a research assistant'. Daniel relaxes, letting out a slow breath."

My opinion: I was waiting for this fic since the first excerpts published here on Tumblr on Sundays and it didn't disappoint! While the story is guaranteed entertainment, it deals with very serious topics such as trauma, abuse and harassment. Here we see Armand navigating university life as he tries to save himself from his abuser.

#interview with the vampire #amc interview with the vampire #AMC IWTV #IWTV AMC #IWTV #a meal to remember #IWTVfanevents #loumand #loustat #devils minion #daniel molloy #jonah macon #armand #louis de pointe du lac #lestat de lioncourt #the vampire armand

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