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bertytravelsfar · 4 years

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Ten Years - Ten Fics

Ten years of Sherlock deserves marking, and for me, the best bit about Sherlock is the fans. What a talented bunch of buggers you are! You embroider, knit, rhyme, sing, paint, draw, crochet, role-play, photograph and manip, quilt, bake, cosplay, discuss, meet up and write some of the best fanfiction there is. This is my tiny contribution to today’s proceedings - my (current) favourite ten fics and why -hey, maybe you have missed one of these. Who knows?

I watched from the first episode and I read from about 2015 but didn’t pick up a pen until 2017 when life gave me a little hiatus of my own. I thought I’d written my last story and that I was a very lucky reader to be in such an active, skilled fandom, but the lure of Sherlock and John pulled me back into writing and I’m thrilled that they did. I’ve read a lot of stories and have been amused, entertained, devastated, enthralled and delighted by the range of work out there. So here are my current top ten (which was as hard as hell to pick!). Ask me next month and it will different again, but on this anniversary day, these are the stories that fill me with Sherlock-y love and appreciation for this incredible fandom.Read the tags before you partake in the feast - my cup of tea might not be yours! In no particular order —

The Ice Skating AU - Working on the Edges by earlgreytea68.

What can I say about this one that hasn’t already been said? This is a recognisable John and Sherlock but in a totally AU field. Sherlock is a figure skater, John is a hockey player and it’s the Winter Olympics. The supporting cast are all there and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time as I read it. The dialogue is spot on, the excitement is hold your breath-worthy. One of the first things I read in Sherlock fandom and has never been out of my top ten since.

The Mountain Rescue AU - Whiteout by sincewhendoyoucalme_John.

Based on The Horn, this is a story about AirZermatt - the mountain rescue helicopter crew. Their rescue expert is Sherlock Holmes and their paramedic is John Watson. Again the rest of the cast are in there somewhere, cleverly placed. This story is a punch in the heart and saves the biggest one until the end, when you see the story behind it. Written like an episode, it follows the action as a camera crew filming a documentary, which gives it an extra twist as John and Sherlock try to avoid the cameras. It’s top ten because of the tension, the evasion and the epilogue.

The Friends to Lovers Fic - What Friends Do by agirlsname.

This story took my breath away. Stunning voices and flawless writing in a story about Sherlock’s naivety when John moves in with him. He has no reference point, never before having had a friendship like the one he has with John. And John, although nominally in the wrong here, is just as adrift as Sherlock is, in his way. A gorgeous, delicate dance of falling in love and feeling betrayed. Also, because I fangirl-ed the author SO hard on this one, she became a friend instead of telling me to stop being weird, as she should have done!

The Dark Materials Crossover - The Republic of Heaven by Blind_Author.

Even if you haven’t read Philip Pullman’s classic series, this story is a treasure. In a world where everyone has a daemon, John and Sherlock and their friends are misfits, thrown together by chance. Moriarty is the new whisper on the underground and as the boys and their daemons become embroiled in this new danger, it’s their differences that will be the deciding factor. I’m a sucker for soul-mates like the daemons in this story, and even when the boys are being slow about it, their interactions are gorgeous.

The Classic - The Quiet Man by ivyblossom

All in John’s POV, this story has a place in the all time Sherlock Hall of Fame. After the Fall, John is not doing very well, and even when his friend is returned to him, John still struggles to keep reality and dreams apart. It is heartbreakingly immersive as we watch Dr Watson struggle, written as this is, in the style of an inner monologue. Fascinating, affecting and stylish.

The Hot One - The Great Sex Olympics of 221B by XistentialAngst.

This list wouldn’t be complete without the story that has made a lot of Johnlockers VERY happy. This story is one that takes you by surprise, expecting x-rated shenanigans (which you get, oh yes!) but with a side order of brilliant character work. Oooooh! at the good times, Awwwwww! at the sweetness and sigh with happiness at the ending. And a good time was had by all.

The Folk Tale Story - The Curse of the Cool Coat by IncognitoBae

From my incoherent notes, I believe I enjoyed this one quite a lot! It’s a retelling of the Selkie myth with Sherlock as the Selkie and John as the man who falls in love with him. It’s beautiful and wistful and clever, with great voices. With an unusual style and at just under 5K words, it’s not long, but every word has impact. A beautiful story, well told.

The Classic II - Points by Lifeonmars

In my notes on this story I have written, ‘If John had to have a Mary, this is the Mary he deserved.’ A fix-it, it is a long, sweet, slow build towards what we always already knew and they did too, ultimately - that Sherlock and John were made for each other. Lovely, lovely, lovely.

The WIP - Noctiluca Scintillans by Alexaprilgarden

I don’t normally read WIPs. I have read too many that have left me high and dry. This one is one I have made an exception for. And AU, teenlock story it begins with two boys on holiday without their parents for the first time. Meeting on a campsite in France, the writing in this story is so visceral that you cannot help but be drawn in by their emerging love affair. Sunshine, sand, sea and angst - the boys are just how I imagined teenaged John and Sherlock would be. It has two more chapters to come, but with so much to savour I can wait.

The Go-to Happiness Fic - Because Blah Blah Blah Happy by cwb

This story has saved many a day for me. Feeling low, feeling worn down, feeling anxious - whatever it is, this story brings a grin to my face and a lightness to my heart. It’s hilariously written but with a sweet message and I want to leave more kudos than I’m allowed to avoid scaring the author! John has had it with Sherlock’s ways and writes him a list of grievances. Laugh out loud funny and wipe a tear from your eye happy!

The truth is I could go on and on - there are SO DAMN MANY PERFECT STORIES in this fandom and a hundred other authors whose work I want to highlight here, more 10/10 fics than I can pick from. Writers who are still here, others who have moved on, some who turn out brilliant work over and over, and others who write one perfect story and call it quits.

Again, if you want to read any of these, then read the tags! Most are M or E, and some of the have trigger topics in them.I’d love to read anyone else’s top ten, if they can narrow it down and I look forward to writing my next top ten - maybe for my birthday later this year.

So thank you, Sherlock Fandom. Congratulations on being Ten Years Old!

Remember - Read Safely - Watch the Tags - Feed the Authors with kudos!

#johnlock fic recs #my top ten #thegameisstillon #ten years of sherlock

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the-insomniac-cat2 · 5 years

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My FANFIC : The Apostasy

A woman decides to follow an old Norse god..but first, she has to renounce another. She is struggling. And someone is impatient. Guess who?

939 words

no triggers etc

originally on my old blog, also on Wattpad

Church doors have a particular sound all of their own. Tall, heavy, wooden. Patterned by iron rivets from centuries ago. Every inch an echo, if they're allowed to slam.

This evening, they slammed hard. The sound was still reverberating through the building when the footsteps began towards her.

Immediately, she knew the visitor was a stranger to this place; the usual entrance was through the uglier, tattier, quieter Twentieth Century door to the right.

She had taken a seat in the middle of the pews hours ago. Her heart heavy, pounding. She had made a decision that she hadn't been able to acknowledge out loud till today.

Her knees ached. Her throat was dry. The discomfort seemed to her deserved, justifiable, even a rite of passage. Memories had brought tears, love, days of hope and promises. Days of clarity and conviction. A past mostly covered in a bright daze, glistening, memorable, as pasts often are. If hindsight were a painter's palette it would have no dark shades. It was the present that held all the dark colours.

The steps drew closer. Candles gasped into flame all 'round the church.

Her hands hung loosely over the back of the seat in front, joined together, her head bowed. She had uttered every word she had prepared, and thousands more. She had gazed on the Tabernacle so long her eyes were sick of the colour of gold.

"Release me," she whispered again.

The footsteps stopped by the seat in front of her and she glanced up to see who it was that would take a place so near to her when the rest of the building was empty. A black coat. A long cane. Leather gloves. Long, raven black hair falling straight, neat, glossy, past the shoulders of the man. The man. MAN. If that were all he were, she would not be here.

She straightened up as he genuflected, so surprised by the action. It wasn't even a mock of a bow, it was genuine. It was meant. He remained on one knee longer than even a priest normally would. His head bowed lower. He raised himself to his full, extraordinary height, stepped sideways into the pew, and sat down. He leant right back into the seat, his arm brushing against her hands. At first, neither spoke, and she closed her eyes and lowered her head again.

He yawned, loudly, sardonically. "So?" He asked her.

She looked up at him but he'd evidently spoken to her without a glance.

"You.... you knelt." She said, a hint of incredulity in her tone.

At this, he did turn to look at her. His deep, green eyes betraying hurt.

"Why on earth wouldn't I?" He gasped, shocked that she would even think he wouldn't.

"You... acknowledge Him?"

He smirked, chuckled. "Well, it depends what you mean by 'acknowledge' now, doesn't it? I certainly don't 'acknowledge' as you do. Or... don't?"

She stared at him. Her eyes flitted to the Tabernacle, the home, so her religion taught her, of her god in material form. A wafer, to a non believer. Flesh, to the faithful. Then her eyes returned to him. A new god. A newly found god. One believed in long ago in cold lands. Norse. Loki.

"You didn't answer me." His countenance became serious.

"I am stuck," she whispered. "I feel a pull, in my chest. I don't want to stand. I don't want to even leave this building."

Loki smirked and sighed. He moved to sit sideways, kicking his long legs up onto the seat and making himself comfortable. Or as comfortable as a god on a wooden bench could be.

"Yes. I figured he would do that. He isn't one for letting one get away. He even hangs around for them to come back."

"Sssshhhh..." she begged him to be quiet, provoking a bout of laughter from him.

"Shush? SHUSH? Oh my dear. Ha! If he can only hear when one speaks aloud, no wonder so many say their prayers go unheard. Priceless! 'shush' Haha."

He watched her face. The candlelight threw the shadows of the columns dancing across it. Her eyes fell in and out of shade, as though reflecting the conflict within.

"Would you like me to leave you two alone?"

"No," she said, quietly, "No. I have left him with as much as I had left. I can go now."

She stood, and paused as the building spun around her, bringing her back down again. Loki leapt the bench to help her and caught her just before her head hit the floor.

"You sweet idiot," he hissed. "I bet you fasted. You haven't eaten, have you?"

She muttered that she hadn't. Loki brought about a glass of water from the air and put it to her lips. He shook her to make her take it. "All of it," he said, "I want it all drunk."

She managed to get the liquid down and sat up in his arms, leaning against his chest.

"Loki," she whispered, "Let's go. I've had enough of this place."

By the end of the aisle she had recovered enough to walk unaided. As he began to walk a little ahead of her, she grabbed his wrist and pulled, causing him to turn and face her.

"So, what now?" she was suddenly afraid. "I make an oath to you, yes? You told me the words... I pledge undying..." he put his finger against her lips to make her stop.

"Not here." He said. Then, in a whisper, "Not here."

The two left by the smaller door. The old god, and his new thrall.

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Hope you liked it :) I would love a ‘like’ or a comment- when I first posted it, a few people ask for a follow-on, even a series. Every now and then I mull it over.

I made the photo manip at the top in PicMonkey.

#FANFIC #MY FANFIC #LOKI #LOKI FANFIC #THE APOSTASY

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purplesurveys · 4 years

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How are you today? I’m doing okay. My classmates in my least favorite class, Newspaper Layout and Design, have been a big pain in my ass and I’ve been carrying the entire class on my back because no one has the initiative to start giving a fuck about the requirements (I’d want to not give a fuck either, but someone has to and I’m probably the most grade-conscious person in that class) – but it’s a Friday and I’m having amazing coffee right now so it balances out. Do you have mean comments that replay in your head and haunt you? Not really. Some days I’ll remember the one hate comment I got on my ask.fm which led me to delete my account altogether, but it doesn’t bother me because I kinda proved that person wrong eventually.

For context, they told me I should stop wishing to be in UP so bad and to actually pass the entrance exam first before I’m allowed to talk about how much the university means to me. Joke’s on them – I passed the UPCAT not long after. Doesn’t mean I’d forgot the demotivating message, though.

^If so, do you know why that is? I always want to please people and thrive on compliments, so I’m bound to remember every single bad thing anyone tells me. What are you currently worried about, if anything? I’m worried about my deadlines for my Layout class. The requirements are a group effort, and so long as my classmates don’t start moving, I can’t really pass my parts anyway because I have to wait on them. UGH Did you go Black Friday shopping this past Black Friday? Pls stop asking me first-world references

^If so, what was the best deal you got? Have you ever been Black Friday shopping? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? Do you wear a watch every day? No. Wearing them always makes me feel like there is something on my wrist, and that bugs me haha.

Pineapple or pepperoni? I don’t like either. All-cheese pizzas are my favorite. What food makes you feel nauseous? Not to say that it makes me feel like vomiting or dizzy, but I was never really a big fan of blue cheese. I can handle it on my pizza and sometimes its flavor jibes well with the other cheeses, but the taste always sticks out so I’m not particularly obsessed with it. Have you ever seen a spirit? No. When you have your own house someday, what color Christmas tree do you want and how will you decorate it? I want it traditional, so I’m going with green. It’s gonna have all sorts of decor like baubles, snowflakes, tinsel, leaves, etc. My family has always made an effort to make our trees look super nice and detailed and I wanna pass that on when I have my own place and maybe even kids down the road. Name 3 youtube channels you've been loving lately. HiHo Kids, Mankalor, and Moon Jeongwon’s vlogging channel. Do you have a youtube channel? I do but it’s only so that YouTube can tailor my homepage to what I’m into at the moment, and so that I can like/dislike videos haha. I don’t post my own content. ^If so, does your family approve? ...I don’t think they should have an opinion about me owning a YouTube account. But in any case, they don’t really mind. What do you think about the new "for kids" or "not for kids" rules? Like, parental control? I guess it’s a good thing. Kids have always had very makulit hands and end up seeing stuff they’re not supposed to. Makulit is a Filipino word that defies translation, but I guess the closest thing to it is either mischievous or restless.

Case in point: Back when I was in high school, I was working at one of the library computers when these Grade 1 kids sat at the computer beside me. They were searching images of the movie Frozen and it was all normal for a bit, but they scrolled too far down and eventually they landed at this very questionable manip of Elsa and Anna doing some stuff that kids that age definitely shouldn’t be seeing. ^ Do they affect you? No. I’m neither a kid nor a parent. What is the most disgusting thing you have ever eaten? [slight trigger warning for the vegans!!! Sorry, Filipino cuisine can sometimes be a lot to take for non-Filipinos] I’m super adventurous when it comes to food so I haven’t found anything I’ve tried disgusting. I don’t particularly like the flavor of bopis (pork/beef lungs and heart) and pinapaitan (goat and ox innards meat flavored with bile, tamarind and chillies), but I don’t find them disgusting, and I’d still eat them if that was served at a family party.

What food is so disgusting you could absolutely never eat it? Dog/cat meat. Do you like sushi? Love sushi. What color was the last sweater you wore? Gray. Name 3 material items on your wish list right now. Nintendo Switch, a new pair of shoes (wow I really am a grown-up), and cash. Are you planning on doing Vlogmas (for youtube) this year? No. Zoella’s the only person I know who still does lmao Have you ever done Vlogmas before? No. Have you ever made money off of youtube? Omg no Are you happy that the year is coming to an end? SO HAPPY. 2019 felt like it was three fucking years long. Have you ever bought a designer purse? I haven’t bought any with my own money. Do people tell you that you look sick when you wear a certain color? No? ^If yes, what color? Do you consider yourself creative? Not at all. ....outgoing? Kinda. It depends on the situation. If I’m meant to be doing something I like or hang out with people I know, I can be very outgoing; but if it’s an unfamiliar situation, I tend to be more shy and let other people lead the way. ....free-spirited? I don’t think I’d call myself that. ....shy? Yep, at first. ....socially awkward? It’s a hit or miss. Sometimes I’m great with socializing; other times I just miss the mark. Do you often feel alone? Mostly during the Christmas season. Otherwise it’s an on-off thing for me, but the loneliness is for the most part turned off. What could be the theme song to your life? I never know what to answer in questions like this. My life has had a lot of phases and it’s hard to sum it all up into a single song. List three new songs you've discovered this year that you like a lot. I Saw You In A Dream by The Japanese House, the Summer section of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons (thanks, Portrait of a Lady on Fire), and Joji’s Dancing in the Dark. If you could win a shopping spree in any store, what would it be? Fully Booked. Do you wear jewelry often? Very seldom. List 10 of your favorite girl names. I list them on surveys all the tiiiiiimeeeeeeeee. Uhh Olivia, Mia, Arden, Harper, Juliana/Julia, Isabella, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Lily, Emilia. I’m feeling the name Eloise tonight too, so let’s throw that one in as a runner-up. List 10 of your favorite boy names. Miguel, Joaquin, Javier, Jacob, Mason, Noah, Liam, Seth, Leon, Luis. Andres is also good, so I’m putting that in even though it’s name 11. List 10 girl names (or up to 10) that you don't really care for. That’s so many and possibly offensive :((((( I’ll just go with boomer names like Sally, Linda, Agnes (sorry to my Lola, who’s named Agnes), Karen, Pamela, Susan, Brenda...and maybe more common ones like Angela, Marie, Sam. List up to 10 boy names that you don't really care for. Not a big fan of boy names in general, but ones I don’t particularly like nor dislike are names like John, George, William (lmao just naming all the royals now I see LOL), Benedict, Jeffrey, Donald, Michael, Daniel, Drew, Mark. How old were you when you found out Santa wasn't real? Five. I didn’t find out; I just put the clues together. Do you own a Polaroid camera? Nope. I want one though. ^If so, what color is it? List one past regret. The one dumb thing I did in one of my classes where I forgot to submit something on time, and I had to make do with a late submission, which would already have deductions. Do you own Converse, and if so, what color? i used to; they were red. I stopped wearing them after a bit though so my mom threw them out. We have white Chucks now – my sister brings them with her in her dorm but when she’s home, I’d borrow it sometimes. What color was your senior prom dress? Let’s plz avoid talking about the stuff we purposely want to forget Are you colorblind? No. Name the people you know who are colorblind. Nobody, other than the colorblind folk on Twitter/Tiktok who make wholesome videos separating different colors of Skittles or M&Ms heh. What's one pet peeve of yours? People who DRIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO LANES YO WHAT’S UP WITH Y’ALL Would you ever consider a career in writing? Sure, I’m kinda headed that way anyway. What was the first thing you wanted to be when you grew up? Astronaut. What was your first favorite color? Purple. What is your favorite color now? Pink or black. Do you know a lot of people with the same middle name as you? Yeah, Isabelle is very common. But where I live it’s usually spelled Isabel or Ysabel. Do you like the name Brynn? Not really. It sounds very 2010ish, wherein people would give their kids double-N’s like Kaitlynn, Rylinn, Brooklynn, Ashlynn and I was never a big fan of that trend (except for Finn, Flynn, and Quinn, which I find cute). List five names you hate the spelling of. Literally those 4 names I just mentioned. Oh and in the Philippines, there’s this trend of putting H’s on otherwise normal names, e.g. Jhulia, Mhae, Ghabriella, Mhark...it’s common in the lower classes so I don’t judge, but like it’s just not really not my taste lmao. Do you watch Niki and Gabi on youtube? No. Do you watch Brooklyn and Bailey? No. ....Bethany Mota? No. But I did see her once when YouTube held a FanFest here in Manila and she was part of the lineup. ......Gillian Bower? ....LaurDIY? .....Family Fizz? ....Chronically Jaquie? No to literally all of those. Have you ever purchased a youtuber's merch? No they are always way too expensive lol ^If so, what did you buy?

#survey #surveys

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ammeh7 · 5 years

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7KPP Week 2019 - Day 5

A Day of Friendships || A Romance for the Ages

By “a romance for the ages” I of course refer to the game’s One True Pairing of Narrator/Jasper.

This fic probably needed to be at least twice as long as I actually had time to make it, and it’s glaringly obvious that I wrote most of Week 5 Day 4 before a lot of the rest of it, but I figured I’d post the thing anyway and maybe go back and fix it up at some point in the future.

Summary: The narrator wants to vicariously kiss Jasper, but MC has a thing for morally dubious princesses.

Warning: Contains huge spoilers for weeks 4 and 5 of the extended demo

The narrator is some sort of Historian-affiliated spirit thing here, but the specifics are left deliberately ambiguous.

Lady Rosaline was made up for the story, since my Gisette-mancer is immoral and I wanted an ethical one for this fic. She could be any 75-manip-compatible background.

This contains several snippets copied directly from the game; I don’t take credit for those!

You can hear me.

Granted, only when you’re half-asleep, but that’s better than I can do with anyone else.

I can hear you, too—or rather, hear you thinking to yourself—which makes discerning your motivations so much easier.

And you’re special. It’s practically a giant sign over your head, screaming “Stuff! Happen over here!”

Most importantly, Jasper’s your butler.

I’ve decided. You’re the one I’m recording this Summit.

Week 1, Day 0

As you drift off to sleep, you contemplate how unbelievably attractive everyone you met at the Welcome Feast was.

It’s a good problem to have, right? And you certainly charmed everyone you met. But as long as we’re discussing unbelievably attractive people: have you seen your butler?

Yes? Okay, good.

Week 1, Day 4

“I hope all our encounters can continue being so mutually pleasing, Lady Rosaline.”

A spike of want runs through you. You can’t wait for the next time the two of you meet.

Really? Character assassination does it for you?

Week 1, Day 6

More than hijinks, sparring, nature walks, or intellectual debates?

Week 1, Day 7

“I think there’s someone who might become special.”

Oh? Really? I hope for your sake they are thinking the same.

It’s Princess Gisette, isn’t it. You have terrible taste. Didn’t you see your gorgeous butler? Or the warrior princess who’s completely besotted with you? The dashing pirate? The thoughtful Revairan lord? Your adorable blushing maid? Did I mention your gorgeous butler? Or pretty much any person besides the one who faked you out with a supposedly private invitation and then tried to manipulate you into slandering an innocent woman?

It could be worse, I suppose. You could have an eye for her brother.

Week 2, Day 5

“I think I would regret it if you were to become a ghost in truth.”

She gives you a soulful look, her blue-violet eyes pulling you in, despite not being the true, gorgeous purple you’ve seen on some of the Isle natives. Such as Jasper.

“Not nearly so much as I would!” You smile at her, not even contemplating how much more purple her eyes could be.

Sigh.

Week 3, Day 2

Jasper has indisputably won the gift-giving competition, but you’re really fixated on that perfume.

She didn’t even pick it out for you! She picked it out for herself! It was probably just a spare bottle she brought in her luggage!

Yes, it’s expensive, but…

Augh.

Week 3, Day 3

Exhausted from herding quarrelsome children at dinner, you drift off to sleep.

There are no assassins around. Nothing noteworthy is going to happen with you for the next seven hours, at least.

Yay!

Across the castle, Jasper is finishing a journal entry, recording dutifully. He’s taken off his jacket and is sitting in his vest, looking enticingly exposed despite not showing an inch more skin than normal. There’s a hint of tiredness around his eyes, but his face is still almost inhumanly perfect.

With a neat flourish, he ends his entry. He pulls off his writing gloves to reveal his long, slender fingers before sprinkling the page with sand to dry it and shaking it off.

He closes the journal, then stands, sticking a finger in his cravat loosen it.

Oh my.

I probably shouldn’t be here. (I might have had to extrapolate the rules of my existence myself, but I’m pretty confident I’m supposed to be watching the actors. And probably not spying on people undressing.)

He removes his cravat and unbuttons his waistcoat, hanging them up neatly. He starts to unbutton his shirt, revealing his pale collarbone, and…I’m being creepy. Sigh.

(See, if you were here, this would be history and not voyeurism!)

I return. You sleep for the next eight hours, rolling over a few times. At one point you scratch your nose.

Absolutely scintillating.

Week 3, Day 5

Jasper has been investigating the plot against you, like the darling he is.

You remember an incident you observed last week, with that same type of easily missed servant and Princess Gisette.

…Yes, if that was the story it makes sense. Especially knowing Gisette and her family’s reputation.

“Lady Rosaline, what is it?”

“Nothing, Jasper. It’s nothing. Thank you for your help, and your investigation. I appreciate it.”

You don’t really, though. You can’t truly appreciate what this means for him, how he struggled with this. What devotion.

Somehow, the discovery that Gisette was behind your accident last week doesn’t seem to be putting you off. In fact, I think it’s piqued your interest.

You make no sense.

Week 3, Day 7

“I hope you will keep something similar in mind, Princess.”

You continue onto the Matchmaker with a dreamy internal smile, not at all bothered by the fact that she just sent your poor butler on a run-around errand because she decided to procrastinate until the last minute with her love confessions.

Granted, he…apparently procrastinates even more, but despite having just received a regular barrage of clandestine proposals, you fail to recognize his advice for the heartfelt confession that it is.

If you’d just reject it, I could live with that, but how oblivious can you be?

You proceed to lie shamelessly about plans for a political marriage to the Matchmaker. She’s totally onto you, I hope you realize.

Week 3, Day 7

Gisette gives you a studying look from across the room. It’s a lot like the look she gave you right after she tried to murder you. Last week.

Are you really sure about this?

You manage to meet her gaze and then give her a significant smile and nod of your own.

Apparently.

Week 4, Day 3

You bask in Princess Gisette’s lap, drinking in her condolences about the terrible burden on you this week.

If you would pause a moment to consider the irony, you might remember that you’ve deduced this burden is all her fault in the first place, and also how tragic you found the death of that fellow she murdered, but you apparently haven’t reached that level of self-awareness.

You at least remember that she also tried to murder you, but you’ve apparently decided to let that slide.

Not for the first time, I question your self-preservation instinct.

Week 5, Day 2

Jasper wipes your fingers carefully, attempting to gently remove the ink.

When he is satisfied it is clean he stares at your hand for a moment, as if lost in thought. It is only a lapse of a moment though, before he returns to himself and releases your hand from his grip with a start.

“Forgive me, Lady Rosaline.”

“Jasper—”

“I should go. I have other duties to attend to.”

Despite your surprised protests, he hurries off, leaving you alone with your newly finished letter.

“—you really need to get more sleep,” you finish, to the empty air. You read once more over your letter to home, plans already forming in the back of your mind for your return.

Sleep? How could you not see the pining there? The repressed longing? How could you not melt into goo over the yearning devotion in his eyes?

How could you not want to stay?

Your maids help you undress for bed, and you doze off happily, oblivious to the fact that you’re totally doing Katyia’s Legacy wrong.

Week 5, Day 4

Jasper sets down your breakfast tray, both he and the breakfast as mouth-watering as always. “Let’s go over your schedule for the day, Lady Rosaline.”

You groan inwardly at the businesslike tone in his voice. Today’s going to be a busy one.

“There’s a rehearsal scheduled this afternoon, for the three hours before dinner. You’ll obviously be expected to attend that. Given that you have a leading role, you may also want to reserve some additional time to go over your lines.”

You perk up at that, looking forward to the opportunity to see Gisette. Perhaps you could even arrange some time alone together under the pretense of practicing your Serah-Vienna scenes.

“You’ve received a last-minute invitation to a tea arranged by one of the delegates from Wellin, Lady Petunia.”

You shake your head. You’ve met Lady Petunia, she’s a dreadful bore. More importantly, she’s not nearly fashionable enough for Gisette to attend her teas.

“You’ve also received an invitation to a group luncheon from Lady Aria of Revaire, as a thank you for the tea you hosted last week. Given your role in the theatrical this week, I believe you can decline without causing offense, should you wish to. Lastly, with the upcoming ball, I believe it would be wise for you to work on your dancing. I would be happy to assist you in that area.”

Lady Aria rarely says anything of substance, but on the other hand, she spends a great deal of time with Princess Gisette.

Do you really want to choose an hour of empty-headed prattle where you may or may not be able to watch Gisette from across the table over dancing with Jasper?

“I’d rather not risk offending Lady Aria. She was a great help to my investigations last week.”

(Yes. Yes, apparently you do.)

“Very well. You should still have some free time after dinner and before the luncheon, which you could spend on dancing, private rehearsal, or something else.”

“I should take some time after the rehearsal to go over the scenes I had trouble with. Perhaps Lord Clarmont or Princess Gisette might even be available this evening to go over some of our scenes.”

Jasper’s eyes widen in alarm, though it does little to disrupt the sheer perfection of his features. “My lady, meeting privately with a man you have not been matched with to rehearse romance scenes would…invite comment.”

You knew that. Etiquette might not be one of your strong suits, but you’re not that oblivious.

“I thought we might be able to find someone to chaperone, but…you’re right, it will be best if I only ask Princess Gisette. I have just as many scenes with her anyway.”

You shrug, as if it doesn’t matter to you one way or the other, pleased to have an excuse for some time alone with Gisette.

“That still leaves this morning. I’m afraid I won’t be available to help you practice your dancing in the hours between now and your luncheon.”

“Perhaps another time. I can practice by myself in the ballroom for today.”

You spend some time dancing around in the ballroom. There’s something about this room, because by spending time in it you can feel your natural charisma increasing.

(Perhaps if you practiced with your butler, instead of trying to look alluring for yourself in the mirror, you’d actually manage to improve your grace and not just your personal magnetism.)

Gisette is not at the luncheon, which turns out to be a dreadful waste of a couple hours. (Just think, you could have been dancing with Jasper.) By the time the designated hour for the rehearsal rolls around, you are practically tripping over your skirts in your haste to escape.

“But Vienna,” you sigh, “how could I possibly trust in his intentions after my most faithful maid saw Lady Matterly leaving his chambers?”

“Sweet girl,” Gisette rests her hand on your back, a waft of sweet perfume teasing your senses. “I know you trust your maid dearly, but you must admit she is…prone to misjudgments. Confront Sir Horus, find his version of the story. He is not a man who would be able to lie under pressure. Not like Prince Armand.”

You turn to face Gisette, clasping her elegant hand between your own. “Oh, but Prince Armand cares for you dearly! I’ve seen the look in his eyes when he watches you across the room. He may be a man who talks all around what he means—not unlike yourself, dear cousin—but I am convinced his affection for you is true.”

“Lady Rosaline!” Lady Avalie is suddenly standing next to the pair of you. “You’re turning your back to the audience.”

Right. You release Gisette’s hand, masking your reluctance to do so. “I don’t think it works for Serah to deliver that line with her back to Vienna. Princess, perhaps if you came around?”

You try a few things, but don’t quite get it right by the time Prince Zarad and Lord Clarmont have finished and it’s time to switch scenes.

“Princess, would you have some time to spare this evening to see if we can get that scene figured out?” You smile apologetically, as if you’re sorry for the bother.

She gives you a coolly assessing look, but you can detect a glimmer of amusement in her eyes. “I had some time planned to review my lines. I suppose we could use it to work on our joint scenes, Lady Rosaline.”

After dinner, Gisette knocks on your door, script in hand. “I hope now is a good time to work on our scenes, Lady Rosaline,” she says sweetly, just loud enough to be overheard.

You happily invite her in.

“I admit, Rosaline, I initially found the idea of this theatrical quite a bother, but I’m coming to appreciate its hidden charms,” she says, smiling languidly at you.

You look around for a suitable chair, and land on the one you were sat in yesterday when Jasper so lovingly wiped the ink off your fingers. Without sparing that tender moment a passing thought, you sit and run through your positioning a few times until you have it figured out.

“I confess,” Gisette smiles, “I’m not entirely confident in the scene before the ball, either.”

“Oh, Vienna!” you cry, taking Gisette’s hands in both of your own. “I fear I shall never find love!” You clasp your joined hands dramatically to your bosom.

“A lady should hope never to…” Gisette cuts off in the middle of her character’s quip, shaking her head with a smile teasing at her lips. “Really, my dear? I suspect the audience might notice if you have me grope you onstage.”

You grin unabashedly, releasing her hands. “My apologies. I was caught up in the drama of the moment.”

Okay, you’re kind of cute together. When she’s not planning your death.

“You did not see the so-called ‘love poem’ he sent me, Serah. It contained the most lurid descriptions of my—”

At this point, Serah’s maid is supposed to burst into the room and interrupt, but it’s just the two of you.

She’s standing where Jasper normally does when he’s going over your schedule in the morning. Your eyes meet, tension simmering between you.

You raise an eyebrow, smirking. “Have you ever gotten a particularly terrible poem from a suitor, Gisette? I received one at seventeen that compared my teeth to his mother’s china.”

She tilts her head in thought, her pale hair catching the candlelight without the ethereal pearly shimmer that Jasper’s hair gets in the same light.

“Nothing so terrible as what was recited at that charming little evening you hosted, but there have been a few gems.” She smirks, takes one of your hands in hers and looks deeply into your eyes. “O lovely moon, I beseech you to shine on me eternally, eclipse me in your violet pits…"

You giggle.

“He was so proud of his work that he recited it in person. On one knee. And his father was too important an ally to offend, so I had to smile through all twenty verses.” She wrinkles her nose. “It was all I could do not to gag. But enough of such odious recollections, my dear. I have a rare moment alone with you.” She strokes her fingers over your wrist, not releasing your hand.

“And what would you like to do with it?” you purr.

“Oh,” she smiles slowly, like a cat basking in the sun, “I have a few ideas.”

She steps closer. Her long, cool fingers stroke along your jaw, and she cups the side of your face, her soft lips closing over yours. She kisses you passionately, releasing your hand to bring her other hand to your waist.

You wrap your arms around her, drawing her as tight as you can without mussing her exquisite coiffure. Your mouths melt into each other, her body feeling almost fragile under your hands.

(I wanted to vicariously kiss Jasper, but… this is nice.)

You finally, reluctantly, release each other, and you blush as you realize that you weren’t entirely successful in your quest to avoid disheveling her hair. You were not emotionally prepared for her to pull your lower lip between her teeth like that.

“Let me…” you grab a hairbrush from your dresser.

She raises an eyebrow, looking herself over in the mirror and giving you a fondly exasperated look before taking a seat on your dressing stool. “I shouldn’t give you a hard time. You’re more of a sight than I am.”

You peer over her shoulder into the mirror to find your hair falling out of its twist, bodice off-kilter, cheeks flushed, and lips red and slightly swollen.

“Whoops.” You adjust your bodice and hastily tuck the wayward strands of hair into place. The rest you’ll just have to wait out. “How do I look, cousin?” you tease, sliding a hand into her pale blonde tresses and catching a lock to smooth with the brush.

“Like perfection itself, my dear.” She doesn’t finish the line, tilting her head back languidly and luxuriating under your touch. Hints of the fragrant oils she uses waft up to you as you stroke the brush through her hair.

Once you’ve brushed every lock into place and then some, and can’t really justify drawing it out any further, you twist the strands she had pinned behind her head back into place and replace her hair clip.

She stands, smiling regretfully. “Our time together is always far too short. Until next time, Rosaline.”

With a parting kiss, she picks up her script and departs, leaving you with the trace of her perfume and lips that still feel warm.

Week 7, Day 8

As your ship becomes a speck on the horizon, it feels strange to be idle again. It’s been a long time.

Jasper stands at a window in one of the towers, watching you go, a hint of resigned melancholy in his eyes.

I couldn’t do anything for him. Again.

I know he can’t feel me, not like you could, but I concentrate on all my good feelings, all my esteem, all the love I was hoping you’d be the one to give him for me.

It’s so quick, I might’ve imagined it, but for a moment, a hint of a smile flickers across his face.

I don’t know if anyone like you is going to come around again, but…I can always hope, right?

Jasper turns away from the window, heads back down to help with getting the castle out of the state of disarray that sixty entitled visitors always manage to get it into.

And I?

I wait.

My apologies for how glaringly this fic needed to be twice as long and several times more edited.

I might go back and flesh it out more once I can write about weeks 6/7!

#7kpp #7kpp week 2019 #7kppweek #gisette #jasper #7kpp week #fic

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alarriefantasy · 6 years

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demon/vampire or terror rec, please?

Ohh this is good! I’m not gonna lie, I love dark fics. Hopefully, you like the list!! :)

*Also, this is my one and only warning for these fics. Please make sure to read the tags. Some of them may include triggering elements for you, so double check them before reading. If you’re not sure if you’ll be able to handle reading one them, you can ask me - I’d be happy to help!

Demon Fics

Trade Mistakes by ifancylou, Taayjaay

Words: 3k

Harry summons a crossroads demon without realizing that he’d be giving up his soul in exchange for the deal. He offers the demon something a little different instead.

Take Me To Church by jacinth

Words: 5k

What would happen if he gave in, if he let Harry have him? His morals rebelled against the thought. Harry was a demon, an inherently evil creature from Hell. How could he be sure he wouldn’t destroy him?

Sealed With A Kiss by ty_madison

Words: 6k

Harry has been having dreams about a boy, every night since he turned sixteen and everytime he has opened his eyes in the past the boy has disappeared.

But now he is awake, the boy is here and he has a deal to make with the innocent Harry.

here in the dark is where new worlds are born by delsicle

Words: 7k

Harry is a demon and Louis is his eternal mate.

Demon On My Tongue. by SS98

Words: 14k

Harry is a demon and wants what’s inside Louis. (He also wants Louis).

Shadow Holding Me Hostage by scribblewrite

Words: 26k

Harry’s a demon, basically the king of hell and the source of all evil, and he needs an heir.Louis’s a normal human, unsuspecting of what’s in store for him

Even Angels Have Their Demons by @afangirlfantasy

Words: 52k

Or… an Angel/Demon AU where Angel Louis hates Demon Harry, but somewhere along the way that stops being so true.

Angels and Demons by twerkinlarry

Words: 70k

It’s a time where both Angels and Demons walked on earth, doing their work unbeknownst to humans. They look like normal humans, act like normal humans, interact such as, but they have very specific jobs not at all human like. Angels are here to guard, protect, and guide people into the right path. Demons are here to do just the opposite; mislead, give into poor judgment, throw into harm’s way, wreak havoc in general. Angels and Demons are given few guidelines other than their general rules, however there is one rule never to be broken; do not interact with the other. Under no circumstance should an Angel ever interact with a Demon, nor a Demon with an Angel, and that’s all.

The Devil’s Angel by lilacsweaters_ivorylilies

Words: 86k

“You belong to nobody else but me, asphodel."Ezekiel 28:13 - For Lucifer has been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was his covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of his tabrets and of his pipes was prepared in him in the day that he was created.

Say Hallelujah, Say Goodnight by @alivingfire

Words: 110k

Louis is an angel who is just a little too bad to be good, Harry is a demon who is just a little too good to be bad, and they’re both a little too in love to be impartial when angels and demons go to war.

Run Like the Devil by benzos

Words: 138k

Supernatural AU. Louis hunts demons; Harry’s the strangest demon he’s ever met, and he keeps fucking meeting him.

Vampire Fics

I Picked My Poison, And It’s You by @afangirlfantasy

Words: 5k

Louis never backs down on dares. But maybe this was the one time he should have.

Eternal Love by @mysticbelievexx

Words: 8k

Louis had been dreaming of the green-eyed vampire for as long as he could remember; his mate from a lifetime past.The reality doesn’t go quite as expected…

The Devil You Know by Awriterwrites / @a-writerwrites

Words: 35k

Louis is a vampire. Harry is probably too curious for his own good.

As Cold as a Whisper by panda_bear21

Words: 48k

A fairy tale au where people in Louis’ village are disappearing and Louis is married off to uphold a centuries long agreement.

Waiting On You by emma1234 / @lads-laddylads

Words: 76k

“Vampires,” Louis says with disgust, glaring over at the vampire who is noisily slurping from the woman’s neck nearby.

Zayn gives the neat fang marks on Louis’ neck a meaningful look.

“Can’t live with them, can’t live without them,” Louis finishes, ignoring Zayn when he rolls his eyes.

Louis takes a long sip of his milkshake, presses his fingers against the marks on his neck, and definitely doesn’t think about the vampire who left them there.

Luscious blood by Deidei

Words: 116k

Louis Tomlinson, a human, has been living in poor living conditions together with his mother since he was born. Ever since he can remember he has loathed the stronger, faster, more developed kind that rule this world; Vampires. But will his opinion change after he meets his soul mate that is an arrogant, royal vampire named Harry Styles…

Among the Humans by thecheshirepussycat / @the-cheshire-pussy-cat

Words: 129k

A gothic, modern day vampire romance between a young human named Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles, ancient vampire and gentleman.

Creatures of the night come with more trouble than they wish to make it seem.

Love Endless by wubwubnparmaham / @wubwubnparmaham

Words: 171k

The year is groovy 1973, and eighteen-year-old Louis Tomlinson is perhaps the gayest teen to ever grace the gloomy, hateful town of Fortwright. Would be fine if he wasn’t so viciously bullied at both home and school for such a “harmful” sexual preference.

Yeah, yeah, we’ve all heard this story, haven’t we?Believe him, Louis didn’t think he was anything special either.

Until he found the mansion. The notoriously haunted mansion hidden deep within the forests of his tiny blip of a town in Bumfuck Nowhere, Idaho. No one with a brain ever goes near it, but Louis could use a little excitement in his life…and possibly a Band-Aid or two.

After discovering the mansion was less abandoned than he’d thought, he’s now left with the most riveting mystery of a lifetime; every new finding leaving him with more questions. Who is this elusive owner, and why won’t they show themselves? Why is there a set of journals in the same handwriting that span over centuries? Why in the world is there a padlock on the refrigerator…and who the hell is Alexander?

Horror/Suspense Fics

I’ll Be Your Someone by bringhomethegays

Words: 7k

Two gleaming eyes burned holes in Louis face, even in the darkness. Louis gulped dryly when a smile and pale skin began to show in the light only from the full moon outside. Then a low rumbling voice sounded, bring a slow shiver down Louis spine when he heard his name, “Hello Louis.”

nothing’s gonna hurt you, baby by kingsoftheimpossible

Words: 9k

The breath Louis drags in is shaky, tinged with the heat from Harry’s mouth. “If I dreamed you up to get myself off, I’d have made you more attractive.”

Harry pulls back just far enough to look more fully at Louis’ face, lips spreading into a wide cattish smile, all teeth. “You’ve really got to stop embarrassing yourself by trying to lie to me.”

or: Things were a lot easier before Louis’ hallucinations decided to give themselves a body and a name.

Living Among Stockholm by larry_aesthetic

Words: 10k

“No matter how much you want to leave, no matter how much you want to get out of this place, I’m not going to let you. I love you too much.”

“I… I don’t think I want to leave..”

Gone by hazelfae

Words: 34k

Harry, a criminal psychology student, interviews Louis as part of a project and knows all about him from the extensive media coverage of his capture. Louis takes a certain shine to the younger boy and even though he’s under surveillance 24/7… Harry’s in trouble.

Alaska by BeyondxLawliet

Words: 85k

“Let’s go out to my car, yeah?” he heard Harry say, Louis looking up at him. The ground was moving underneath his feet, or maybe it was just him. He raised his hand to push him away because no, this wasn’t happening, but he felt too weak. The hand was only falling down to his side again. Harry? No, he was too nice.Maybe he was taking him home?

“Are you taking me home?” he whispered with a slur, his eyes fluttering closed as he stumbled into Harry. He could hear his heartbeat. It was beating quickly.

“Yes,” Harry whispered back, taking his coat and put it over Louis’ shoulders through his blurred vision. He had no idea what was even going on. Where they even in the café still? It sounded like he was underwater, colors jumping around before him. “I’m taking you home, love.”

credit to the owner of the manip

updated 7.17.19

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kingsmansecretsanta-mobilelinks · 4 years

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FAQ

(click HERE for a mini FAQ regarding the two separate posting windows!)

1. Wait, I thought this was a secret santa exchange?

We do run a secret santa exchange every year, usually starting around June or July; however, in addition to that we are now running Kingsman Stocking Stuffers around the holidays, for some lower-stress gift-giving fun.

Your regularly scheduled Kingsman Secret Santa will return in 2020! Be on the lookout for announcements in the new year.

2. Alright, you have my attention. I like gifts. What does this entail?

On November 23rd we will open prompt submissions to anyone who would like to receive gifts. Full info on how to go about that is available here. (Note: prompt submissions will close on December 18th, and reopen on January 8th.)

Mods will then load these prompts as they are submitted into a public google spreadsheet which anyone can view.

Then anyone can create gifts for anyone else! As many or as few as you have the time for/are inspired to do - just don’t post them until posting begins on December 24th, or if you so wish, on February 14th.

Also, you don’t have to submit prompts in order to make something. If you’d like to participate but don’t really have any requests you want filled, you are absolutely welcome to create as many gifts as you like as well.

3. What kind of gifts?

Any kind! No, really. Any.

Drabbles, ficlets, fic, sketches, traditional or digital art, graphics, edits, manips, gif sets, fanvids, podfic, playlists, moodboards/aesthetics, meta, screen caps with ridiculous captions, cheesy holiday cards, poetry, anything else we haven’t thought of, absolutely anything at all. If you can create it, do!

The idea is to fill everyone’s stockings with as many gifts as possible, no matter how small or large, as one does with stockings. :D

4. So there’s no matching or anything?

No, there isn’t. This is designed to be as easy and low stress as possible for everyone involved. Create what you can and help spread the fandom winter love - and receive some in return!

5. But will everyone receive a gift?

Technically, we can’t guarantee that everyone will receive a gift - HOWEVER, we will be tracking the gifts and recipients and will put out a call for volunteers (pinch hitters, essentially) to fill any neglected stockings during the final week (at both parts of the fest). Mods will be tracking all gifts throughout the fest and coordinating with participants and volunteers. If you have some time at the end of the event to help, please let us know and we will make sure you’re put to good use. :P And you’ll get to make someone’s days that much brighter!

6. I’ve made some gifts, what about posting?

First off, save them! Please do not post any gifts until posting begins on December 24th, or February 14th.

All gifts will be self-posted at the creator’s discretion and both posting windows will be open for approximately 2.5 to 3 weeks. Full instructions on how to go about posting are here.

7. Is there an AO3 collection? Can I post gifts on tumblr?

There is an AO3 collection, if you’d like to post there! It will open on the day posting starts, December 24th. You can also post solely to Tumblr if you’d prefer that as well.

8. I noticed some similar likes/prompts in the prompts spreadsheet, can I gift something to more than one person?

Go for it! As long as you don’t include anyone’s DNWs, you’re good to go. Hell, you could gift something to the entire exchange, why not. More presents for everyone! Have we mentioned this is sort of a free-for-all yet? Let us stuff and be stuffed!

(…Mod will see herself out now and stop making awful jokes. Hopefully.)

9. This sounds a lot like Fandom Stocking, the Dreamwidth fest.

You are absolutely correct! Their fest runs a little differently, but full credit to them for the inspiration (both for this fest as well as the many other fandom-specific spin-offs) and for 10+ years running strong. Fandom is awesome.

10. Seeing how Tumblr is making our lives difficult, will the event still take place on Tumblr?

For simplicity’s sake, we’re going to try to keep it on Tumblr. However, in case you’ve created something that won’t be allowed anymore: we suggest you post it somewhere else (like Ao3, for example) and link to it from Tumblr :)

Your only real rules this go around:

1. Be kind, both to others and yourself.

The holiday season is wonderful, but it can also be stressful and people may be slower to respond than normal, so a bit of extra patience and understanding goes a long way. And if you can’t create all the gifts you had wanted or planned, that’s okay! This is meant to be as low stress and easy going for everyone as possible; we are excited to have you no matter what. Everyone deserves some love. ♡♡

So grab your pompoms, cheer on your friends, make some new friends, show your thanks and appreciation for our awesome creators, and most importantly:

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aikainkauna · 7 years

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@paddyfitz replied to your post “Photomanipping bits and bobs”

I guess watermarks is the big thing with me, especially if there are more than one and they would block the face. Is there anything you can do if you don't have an original clean copy?

I guess I should explain the “original clean copy” thing to people first, as I remember telling you about it privately, but I don’t remember talking about it in public, I don’t think. We’re referring to a thing where--if you’re lucky enough to find a different version of the photo (usually lower in res) that’s either not watermarked or has the watermark in a different place--you can just blow up the lower-res picture/scale it to match the bigger picture and slap it underneath the picture you’re trying to dewatermark. And then erase the watermarks so that the lower-res photo’s clean areas will show through from underneath--usually the quality difference isn’t noticeable if it’s just a narrow area. Let me illustrate it here, in addition to the other stuff I do:

So when you go to, say, Fotofinder, they originally display the images looking like this when you browse their site:

But when you click the little cloud and download the preview image, they give you an image with a watermark that looks like this:

The image with the C is 493x630 px. The image with the “Fotofinder” watermark is 626x800 px. So the bigger image is, obviously, what I want to clean up. So I blow the smaller image up to the bigger image’s size so they match, and then line them up on top of each other in Photoshop:

So, from here, you can see that I could just erase the Fotofinder logo, but then I’d still have to deal with a) the images being of slightly different contrasts, and I still have little bits of the C showing through.

Luckily, it looks like the lighter, less contrasty picture is, in fact, the exact same shade as the lightened area on the watermark! Mostly, anyway. Normally, something like this would necessitate for me to select the watermark and copypaste it as an entire new layer, the Contrast and Levels of which I’d fiddle with (I always use that technique with the Gettyimages bar, for instance--I cut out a copy of the bar, slap it on top of the original and then adjust *that* to match the rest of the image), but here, I just have to colour-match the darker areas. I just deselect the bits of the C out before fiddling with the Levels, like the bit over Reinhold’s Mickey Mouse glove and that bit in the middle of his belly, and keep the rest of the layer selected and apply the Levels fiddlage onto that, like so:

Note that I’ve created a spare, unedited copy of the lowest, poor-res layer at the very start of the project, just in case I’ll have to use elements of it later. I do this with manips all the time, making a spare copy of, say, a headshot before I do any drastic changes to its colouring, so I have several old spare Connie heads I can whip out without having to go back in History (and lose all the other edits I’ve made on the image, if I just want to fix something I fucked up with his nose when the rest of his face turned out fine). Also note that I’m not using an adjustment layer on this, but working on the layer itself (Image > Adjustments > Levels).

But! Buggeration! We’ve still got bits of the C left, but they’re too tiny for me to bother selecting and applying contrast fiddlage onto, and they’re all over areas that haven’t got anything really important going on. So I can go over them with a combination of the Spot Healing Brush Tool (the little band-aid thingy) and the Clone Stamp tool. With this one, I could do it with the Spot Healing Brush alone. Like so:

But my anal-retentive little eye spots two tiny bits in here that are still in need of fixing:

Namely, these two bits on Connie’s sparkly gay cloak. As anyone who’s ever tried to dewatermark anything knows, busy areas like these, especially ones with really clear lines or patterns (the more geometric and straight, the more infuriating--tweed is the worst) are the hardest to reconstruct. If I were *really* dedicated about this image, I would probably be copypasting these areas separately, too, making new layers of them, fixing the contrast and then erasing the bits from around them that don’t match.

But this is a quick one, and I’m lazy, so I’m just going to use a combination of the Clone Brush Tool and--and this is something you may have to resort to sometimes, with the peskiest watermarks--the Smudge Tool. So I take a tiny (5 px) brush and smudge... smudge... smudge...

This is the sort of painstaking, detailed, tiny little fiddly stuff you will sometimes have to resort to. And this is exactly the sort of thing that gives many manips their “paintedy” effect, because with tiny, fiddly detail like this, an airbrush or the Clone Stamp tool aren’t enough and you just have to paint it by hand. This is, IMHO, the best way to work with hair and, like here, with folds of fabric and other fiddly little places where using the Clone Brush would just result in a juddery, stair-like effect. (Also, *loud whisper* sometimes the reconstructed bits might look a bit different to the original, but if you keep it subtle, the chances are that nobody will notice.)

So, here. The final result. Adjusted a bit for contrast--note that this also swallows a number of flaws. Note that you can also use the Dodge, Burn and Sponge tools to deepen shadows or to brighten bits or to desaturate areas if needed.

But, of course, the more complex and obnoxious the watermark is, the crappier the end result will look because sometimes there just won’t be enough “clean” areas left to copy. Sometimes it’s just impossible, and I have given up on certain images, too. But a combination of these cut-out-and-mess-with-the-contrast fiddlages, Spot Healing Brush, Clone Brush and Smudge Tool techniques will go a long way if you’re persistent enough.

Hope this helps!

#photoshop #tutorials #photoshopping #dewatermarking #dewatermark #paddyfitz #i also have a trick for finding the lower-res images with a different watermark from alamy #but i'm not going to reveal those publicly (contact me privately if you need the trick guys)#because i'm worried enough that the image sites will see this post #and start slapping even more obnoxious watermarks onto their images #a la rex or mary evans #even when i have done the occasional graphic designer job #i have outright told them i don't want to use their sites because of their watermarking #because it's so OTT that it's impossible to make out detail in some of the pictures #so you can't really tell if the pic's right for your purposes even if you weren't a filthy thief #which they think all people registering on such sites are #it's humiliating the hoops they make you jump through #so of course that doesn't inspire me into having any more respect towards them #let alone forking out cash for them when sites like alamy make everything much easier #alamy's so nice i have ACTUALLY bought images from them like a good law-abiding citizen #because they don't make you sell your firstborn children to them to even SEE the images #but enough of that i hope this helps

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Manipal Gourmet!!

It's been 2 years in Manipal, and the flavors of the town are fresh on the tip of the tongue. Presenting some of the most delicious dishes which I have enjoyed in Manipal!

1. Nachos Salad

Where: Basil Cafe, End Point Road, Manipal

Nachos have always been a good snacking option. Small circular baked chips, it added to the fun when accompanied by salsa sauce or cheesy dip.

But I never thought it would taste equally great as a salad. So when I first went to Basil Cafe, a friend ordered this, and I gave her a look because I personally have no affinity for salads.

And then it arrives. Perfectly arranged in a circular plate on the edges, with salad dressing occupying the central region. Chopped lettuce leaves, along with baked kidney beans, olives and carrots forms the base of the salad, perfectly dressed in creamy mayonnaise sauce. Accompany it with a soup, and this will form an epic appetizer!!

2. Filter Coffee

Where: 1. MTR, Udupi 2. Egg Factory, Tiger Circle, Manipal 3. Woodlands, Krishna Temple Campus, Udupi

By definition, it is a coffee prepared by mixing frothed and boiling milk to the decoction obtained by brewing coffee powder in a filter. By taste, it is a flavorful caffeine drink.By experience, it is one drink that gets you high just by the aroma.Such is the joy of having filter coffee or 'kaapi' as it is often called in this part of the country, that one cup is just not enough. But you won't go for another one unless you want to be an owl that night.3 places in Manipal/Udupi region serves best filter coffee I had till date, all the places have their distinct flavor and taste.Highly recommended, read in bold and capital, if you are a coffee lover.10 on 10 for this wonderful beverage!!!

3. Idli Fry

Where: Woodlands Restaurant, Udupi

Col. Sanders patented pressure frying method of chicken and gave the world what we today know as KFC.Had this snack be patented before Col. Sanders did, the world would have seen a different item as 'Finger Lickin Good' A humble idli, and nothing but just the idli, deep fried, served with tomato ketchup and coconut chutney. From the first look, it gives an impression of French Fries, but those come no way closer when taste is concerned.Served piping hot, straight out of the frying pan, these crunchy bites can easily shift roles from being a tea-time snack to a yummy starter before dinner. A must try at Woodlands Restaurant!!!

4. Lasagna

Where: Coffee Valley Restaurant, Tiger Circle, Manipal

Unlike the Chinese food, I think Italian food has been successful in retaining its taste and flavor. And this one is no different.

Three interleaving layers of pasta, with the middle layers filled with cheese, mayonnaise, vegetable sauce which makes you go yummmmmm with every bite you take.

A rather distinct feature of the dish is that even though each layer has its own unique taste, when savored together they perfectly complement each other and stimulates your taste buds to the highest level.

Double delight if you prefer Chicken Lasagna. Foodgasm of the highest order. Now stop drooling over the photo, get to the place and savor the dish.

I'll give all my money for this dish, hands down tasty!!!

5. 3 Cheese Omelette

Where: Egg Factory, Tiger Circle, Manipal

Mozzarella, Gouda, Cheddar, Eggs!! Your Flavors combine, I am 3 Cheese Omelette. 3 Cheese Omelette, it's a hero, gone take other dishes, down to zero!!

I know I will get a zero for this Cheesy Parody of Captain Planet, but 3 Cheese Omelette will get 11/10 for taste, flavor, texture and every other term that can be associated with a dish. A cheese lover expects nothing more than 3 of the best cheese in the world put together in an omelette. Exuding a creamy flavor in each of its bite, 3 Cheese Omelette is the best thing a cheese can ever do to an egg.

Must Try!!

6. Full Power Maggi

Where: Night Canteen, TAPMI Campus, Manipal

Hadn't I been suffering from late night hunger syndrome, I wouldn't have come across this beauty! 3 best things in the world, viz. Maggi, Cheese and Eggs, when put together will give you nothing but Nirvana!

Stands true to its name, it gives you full power to complete the unfinished assignments, for the taste lasts so long on your taste buds, it doesn't let you sleep.

Missed the dinner tonight? You know what will satiate your hunger!!! :D

7. Basil Creamy Pasta with extra cheese

Where: Basil Cafe, End Point Road, Manipal

Continuing with the cheesy tale, the dish here is an overload of yummyness. The dish unfolds one awesome layer followed by other.

1st the Penne pasta, next up is the Alfredo and Mayonaisse combo, sprinkled with freshly ground oregano and overloaded with cheese (read: Lots of Cheese).

Pasta lovers, if you haven't been to this place, book a table as soon as you read this, you surely won't gonna miss this one.

"Indulge" in this gastro treat!!!

8. Cheese Garlic Naan

Where: Woodlands Restaurant, Udupi

Once the food expert at Domino's visited Krishna Temple at Udupi, and had lunch at Woodlands, where he ordered a Cheese Garlic Naan. And after having it, he attained a divine intervention, and that's how the Cheese Burst Pizza was born. Coming to this one, a normal naan, poor fellow wouldn't even have imagined in the wildest of his dreams that it could become something so irresistable. In true sense we can say, the naan has made a complete turnover.

Spiced up with garlic and suaved with cheese, oozing out with the tiniest of splits, Cheese Garlic Naan makes an ultimately delicious and tasty companion to accompany with gravy or daal. I, however, prefer without any sides. (Words of Wisdom: It tastes better on its own)

Highly, Highly Recommended!!!

9. Cheese Balls

Where: 1. Konark, Udupi 2. Sizzler's Ranch, End Point Road, Manipal

When you order the starter more than the main course, rest assured it is going to be a great starter. The tantalizing aroma of these little round things will make you lose sense of time and space around you, and make you go gaga over them with their enriching taste and soulful flavor.

And they chip in with different partners , sometimes teaming up with corn seeds, sometimes with chilly, but everytime ends up being the hero.

Get hypnotized and Savour till the last bite!!

10. Podi Dosa

Where: MTR, Udupi

What's an ideal meal? Is it the one which excites each of your senses or the one which looks so delicious that you can't just resist yourself? Nah! An ideal meal is a simple one. No added effects. Just like a Raw file. And that brings me to this one. The spicy Podi, a powder typically consisting of spices like dry chillies, beans and sesame seeds, evenly spread over a dosa, a perfect example of a simple dish. What makes this great? Simply the taste!! When you go to MTR next time, that's what you order.

11. Deep Blue Sea

Where: Oh Cafe, Malpe Beach, Udupi

A refreshing drink at a refreshing place, what else do you expect in life? A mixture of "sugar, spice and everything nice" delivers a PowerPuff perfomance and hits those dead brain cells a thunderous kick, bringing them back to life. And all this with an unobstructing view of the beautiful Malpe beach, just like the cherry on top of the cake.

So when you are tired after a long day's work, or just need a break from the routine, head on towards Malpe, and take a dip in Deep Blue Sea!!!

PC: Saptarshi Chatterjee

12. Aloo-Bhindi & Daal-Roti

Where: Suresh Mess, End Point Road, Manipal

There comes a time when you just can't take in any more cheese on your plate. And that's when you long for something homely. A simple meal definitely satiates hunger and soul, and that's what happened to a reluctant me when I first visited the place.

The mind doesn't give a darn about the ambience when you are served "Straight-from-the-stove" rotis, coupled with an aromatic jeera-tadka daal and evergreen aloo-bhindi.

Heaven!!! <3

13. Chocolate Pancake

Where: Uncle's Point, Saralebettu, Manipal

Breakfast is considered to be the most imortant meal of the day, and if your day begins with this, rest assured it is going to be a great day ahead. Now for the people who expect an English style pancake, this one is not similar to that, certainly not by the looks.

Prepared from a starch based batter containing flour and milk, the texture is similar to that of a dosa, but layered intricately in the pan so that it doesn't get crispy like a dosa. Add to that a spread of chocolate sauce, yes its everyone's favorite Nutella, and you just don't expect anything else from life.

While it takes a bit of effort to reach the place, once you have Nutella spread pancake on your table, just one word, Nirvana!!!

14. Gulab Jamun

Where: 1) MTR, Udupi 2) Tiwari Chat, Manipal

Well, this needs no introduction. Everyone's favorite dessert, liked by one and all. So what's so special about the gulab jamuns here? Perhaps nothing. Or maybe there's something. One thing is sure, it is served piping hot, the texture is so soft, makes you go ummmmm.... as the tiny red sphere dipped in a sweet sugary syrup just melts in your mouth.

Sweet cravings? Gulab Jamun is the answer!!

15. Sizzling Brownie

Where: Saiba, Manipal

Straight from the hot plate, comes an exciting act of fire and ice. And boy they make one hell of a combination. This particular dessert shows the true essence of "Opposites Attract".

So perfectly is this dessert made, you just do a mental checklist which goes like

Brownie- Check Ice cream- Check Chocolate Sauce- Check Nuts- Check Steaming hot plate- Check

Extremely well-cooked brownie, spreading that enchanting aroma as it makes its way to the serving table gets well complemented by the ice-cream on top and you just get desserted with this!

P.S. Careful while taking the first bite, it can sizzle your tongue!! :D

16. Chandrahara

Where: MTR, Udupi

When a dessert is served only on Sundays, you can assure one thing that it is going to be something delicious. Now, it is not as appealing from the looks, but as it is said, looks are deceiving. And they certainly deceive in this one. A deep-fried triangle of flour (in Gujarati we call it thhor, not to be confused with the Marvel Superhero), submerged in a pool of thick, sweet khoya milk, with a dash of saffron and some sliced dry fruits. This definitely gives the word "Rich" a whole different meaning. MTR on Sunday? Chandrahara is what you finish with!!

17. Cupcakes

Where: E=MmmCake², End Point Road, Manipal

For those who have a sweet tooth, this one is not to be missed. Never ever in my 24 years have I tasted a cupcake as fresh as the ones available here. And the best thing is, you can blindly choose any one, without thinking about how it will taste.

Personal favorite at this shop is Vanilla Sky(right one in the picture), strawberry cupcake with richly flavored Vanilla icing and Marmalady (Orange cake base with chocolate icing, always the best combo). Both of these are highly recommended.

Now you need to be early to grab your favorite cupcakes, as the shop opens at 5.30 and remains open till stocks last, which is an hour at max.

Bored on a mid-week evening? Relish the fresh cupcakes!!

18. Apple Blondie

Where: Zza Bar, near Inox, Manipal

Desserts never disappoint and you are never too full for a dessert, because desserts go to heart! Apple pie, evenly baked and crisp crust with a hint of cinnamon! And the evergreen vanilla ice-cream makes the best pair with anything!!

Devour the flavor and the texture of the pie, indulge in the creaminess of vanilla, and enjoy the dessert!

19. Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Icecream

Where: Payohima, Tiger Circle, Manipal

Chocolate never disappoints! It always plays its part, right from nursing a broken heart to celebrating the joy in life.

And here we have an overdose of chocolate, yet you won't feel that numbness in your taste buds due to chocolate overload. Extremely subtle flavors of this ice cream, perfectly complements the rich, smooth, soft texture of the brownie, and this flavorful combination takes you on a wonderful joyride.

Get High on Brownie, it's Addictive!!

20. Honorary Mentions

These are the dishes which I personally loved, so here’s a list of those.

1. Creamy Tomato Pasta, Basil Cafe 2. Daal-Baati-Churma, Rajasthani Mess 3. Mini Idli, Woodlands 4. Chicken Patiala, Spicy Village 5. Daal Khichdi, Dollops 6. Death-By-Chocolate and Kesar Kulfi, Polar Bear 7. Badam Halwa, Konark

All these were tantalizing dishes, and I was so busy hogging on them that couldn’t get a click of those. Saved some drooling there!!

21. Mitha Paan

Where: Panwallah outside Dollops, Tiger Circle, Manipal

And that is what you would like to have after hogging on those delicacies. Sweetened by gulkand, cooled by fennel, enhanced by tutti fruits and topped with a cherry, meticulously rolled up in betel nut leaf, this relaxer exerts flavorful juices the moment you take a bite and slowly dissolves in your mouth leaving behind an enriched freshness in mouth and desirable easiness in the tummy.

And it's a WRAP, is what you will say after having the bite!!!

Burp!!!

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heyy just wondering do u have any exes to lovers fic rec? thxxx!

Yes yes!!! Surprised I haven’t made this already!

Exes to Lovers

Sometime Around Midnight by cherrystreet

Words: 3k

Or, Louis is trying to get over his ex, and he thinks that paying their favourite band a visit might help bring him some closure.

He’s wrong.

it’s not the flowers in your hair by Awriterwrites

Words: 4k

Then, Harry’s mouth is on his and it’s wet, almost vicious, and God, this is everything Louis has ever wanted. Louis hears himself gasp in surprise but he welcomes it — invites Harry in by gripping his forearms and widening his stance so Harry can push closer, closer, closer. Harry’s skin smells like the woods in late spring and his tongue is insistent as it pushes into his mouth and God. The taste of his mouth. Louis fucking missed him so much.

We Gotta Get Away From Here by AFangirlFantasy

Words: 4k

Or a Royal AU where Prince Harold needs saving and Louis is his Knight in shining armor…sort of.

In Like a Lion by Cori Lannam (corilannam)

Words: 7k

Of all the frozen yoghurt joints in all the world, he walked into Louis’.

Or, Louis got over Harry a long time ago. Sort of.

Now That It’s Over by lululawrence

Words: 8k

Or the one where Harry and Louis broke up two months ago, and Harry just might be sabotaging Louis’ dates.

I Built This Bed For Two (I Built This Bed For Me and You) by eli_ssabeth

Words: 8k

OR Harry and Louis broke up after uni and haven’t seen each other since—until they’re roped into doing a Buzzfeed video together. Featuring awkward cuddling and a reunion that just needed a kick in the arse, gleefully provided by Niall.

Imposter by thewherethefislouisface (theycallmelolo)

Words: 8k

Louis needs a wedding date and his ex-boyfriend might not be the worst option!

give me things to stay awake by embodied

Words: 10k

It’s shitty and it’s counterproductive and it’s self-indulgent, but he lets it become a thing. On Saturday nights Harry goes out and gets so pissed he can’t stand, and when the bartender cuts him off he rings Louis and is in his car within an hour. It’s not a cycle he’s proud of, but it’s also something he can’t resist, and he keeps doing it as long as Louis keeps showing up.AU. It’s been a year since Louis broke up with Harry.

Over by allwaswell16

Words: 11k

Harry still thinks about the one who got away. Louis still wonders what went wrong with the man of his dreams. A year after their breakup, fate intervenes in the form of a photographer looking for strangers to pose as a couple.

Seven Simple Words by jacaranda_bloom

Words: 15k

OR the one where you don’t always get what you want the first time around, but sometimes the universe decides to give you a second chance at getting it right.

a twist of fate by orphan_account

Words: 16k

He knows that voice.

It’s the voice that told him “I love you” so many times, the one that could leave him blushing and glowing and enchanted with just a few simple words. It’s Louis fucking Tomlinson, standing there in a white dress shirt with a black stripe on the collar and a disheveled bowtie and a pair of Vans, hair done into a perfect sexy swoop, eyes brighter than any star Harry’s ever seen, with a smirk on his pretty face.

He Was a Different League (When I Was Nothing Much) by AFangirlFantasy

Words: 21k

Sick of being alone, Marcel is forced (by Niall) to join an online dating app. The idea is well and all, except for the inconvenient fact that he hasn’t moved on from his childhood sweetheart - Louis. If only Marcel could learn to let go, he might actually be able to love again.

Or, an AU where finding that ‘someone new’ actually leads to finding that ‘someone old,’ and Marcel is painfully oblivious.

Things Gone Cold by MediaWhore

Words: 24k

With his soulmate’s thoughts about him written on his skin and the world’s eyes trailing his every movement, Harry Styles is having a bit of a rough time releasing his second album in peace. And that’s not even counting the breakup. Or the car crash.

Take Me Back to Where We Started by amory

Words: 27k

Harry and Louis haven’t spoken since they broke up four years ago. As boarding school sweethearts they once spent every waking moment together, but now they can hardly stand to be in the same room. When their five year class reunion comes around, both boys decide against their better judgement to return and (hopefully) have a good time.

The only problem is, they’re both still hopelessly in love.

Starring Harry as the petty ex, Louis as the new James Bond, Niall as a boy genius and fake boyfriend extraordinaire, and Liam and Zayn as two friends just trying to make it out of this weekend alive.

If I had no love to give (I wouldn’t give it to you) by kingsofeverything

Words: 30k

Small town restaurateur Louis Tomlinson needs someone competent to work in his kitchen.

Chef Harry Styles needs a job.

Sounds Like Heaven by captainsftlouis

Words: 30k

Or, a very painful au where singer/actor Harry Styles and songwriter Louis Tomlinson are married and have a daughter, but are not together any more. Except of course, it’s not that simple.

like a timebomb ticking by infinitelymint

Words: 31k

Louis loses everything. Harry’s still there.

The End Should Be A Good One by bananasandboots

Words: 43k

Or, the one where Harry loses the love of his life on New Years Eve and finds him again, six months later, ready to open some poorly-stitched wounds.

No One Does It Better by nodibs

Words: 49k

Harry’s an alcoholic and Louis is a bartender. The first time they meet isn’t the first time they’ve met.

The Second Hand Unwinds by FullOnLarrie

Words: 51k

Louis Tomlinson is one of the first members of NASA’s top secret Chrono Exploration Program. When things go wrong and he’s sent further back in time than planned, he has no other option than to show up on his ex-boyfriend’s doorstep.

Feels Like Coming Home by phdmama

Words: 60k

The last thing Harry Styles expects when he’s hanging out at the Someday Cafe in Somerville one rainy October day is for his ex, Louis Tomlinson to walk through the door, but that’s exactly what happens. After a spectacularly ugly break-up three years prior, Harry hasn’t heard one word from Louis, and he’s moved on. Gotten over him. But having Louis back in his life, not to mention working at the restaurant where he’s a chef, isn’t easy, and the feelings that Harry thought he’d left turn out to be not so easily forgotten.

This is a story about love and the power of forgiveness, and how the hard choices we make define us, and change our lives.

don’t tell the gods (we left a mess) by bottomlinsons

Words: 71k

After a misunderstanding with Liam’s mother, Louis agrees to accompany his best friend to a family wedding and pretend to be the world’s best boyfriend. But their simple plan goes awry when he learns that Harry, ex-boyfriend/ex-love of Louis’ life, will also be in attendance. (aka: fake!boyfriends with a twist ft. bromance, romance and cake.)

Truth Be Told (I Never Was Yours) by JustForTommo

Words: 76k

or the one where Louis and Harry have a complicated past, Louis is getting married to someone that’s not Harry, and the universe has decided to have a laugh and make Harry the wedding planner.

Perfect Storm by @cherrystreet

Words: 80k

What do you do when your best friend asks you and your (now) ex to be the best men at his destination wedding? You can either tell him the truth, tell him you’re not together anymore, and deal with the consequences, or you can pretend you’re still together and roll with it, just pray you don’t spiral. Fake it ‘til you make it. You know, for the sake of the wedding.

Harry and Louis choose the latter.

somewhere in between lightning by jassy117, nauticalleeds, shiningdistractionwrites

Words: 99k

A summer gone wrong (or very right) when, under Liam’s persuasion, Louis finds himself drunkenly applying for Love Island, and getting accepted. Oh, well. A summer spent on an island paradise couldn’t be all that bad, right?

Imagine his surprise when Louis arrives in sunny Majorca to find that his first love and ex-boyfriend, Harry, is another contestant, about to capture the hearts of everyone in the villa. Most normal people don’t have to face their ex on an otherwise straight TV show. Most normal people don’t fall for their ex again in front of the whole nation, either. Too bad this whole situation isn’t normal.

Mine Would Be You by crinkle-eyed-boo (KimmieRocks)

Words: 114k

Louis returns to New York City five years after he left it – and the love of his life – behind. He didn’t intend to see Harry again, but fate has a funny way of pulling them together, whether they like it or not. After making a begrudging truce, they both start to wonder: Would it be so bad if history repeated itself?

got the sunshine on my shoulders by hattalove

Words: 124k

five years ago, harry styles left his tiny home town to make it big as a recording artist. he didn’t have much regard for what he left behind - a life, a family, and a husband, who woke up one morning to find him gone.

now, harry has everything he could possibly want: he’s rich, famous, and adored by everyone he meets, including his boyfriend. but when said boyfriend proposes to him, he’s forced to face the uncomfortable facts of his past - and louis, who’s spent the last five years returning every set of divorce papers harry sent him.

(or, an au based on the movie sweet home alabama.)

Don’t Let It (Me) Break by falsegoodnight

Words: 168k

Or the one where Harry is oblivious, Louis is broken, Zayn and Liam are in love, Gemma and Lottie are lovely, and Niall is just waiting for everyone to get their shit together.

And it’s all Malcolm’s fault

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♡ updated: 3.18.21

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