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Sasuke Uchiha, a nonchalant lawyer, and Sakura Haruno, a reserved workplace manager, have spent their professional lives and early thirties focused on growing in their respective careers with no plans for love. A chance meeting over drinks with mutual friends should have been forgettable — yet something about her eyes and beauty draws him in. Shit this is bad, as he said to himself several times tonight, but he couldn’t look away. He just couldn’t look away.
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In Gotham, even miracles come with side effects.
Damian Wayne does not need friends. He does not do charity work.
But when Alfred drags him to volunteer at Dr. Thompkins’ second clinic in the Narrows, he meets a doctor whose kindness cuts too deep, and carries too heavy a price to pay.
In a city built on rot and secrets, even healing can spread like infection.
((Act One completed.))
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Once a pitiful mistake shall be birthed.
Once it shall fall in love.
Once it shall die.
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PUSHING IT DOWN AND PRAYING - max mayfield x fem oc by skylarrrrisgayyy
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
21 Feb 2026
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Max Mayfield x fem oc
ELIZABETH HARRINGTON, was committed to her life being “perfect” but that was all thrown upside down when a certain redhead came into the picture.
Story gets in depth around 3rd season but there is background info for everything. This is my first time publishing my work and feedback is very encouraged!
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Egg wanted to be useful. He wanted Wemmbu to come back. Maybe if he found the cure for death, he will finally come visit again.
He thought if he could find the cure for death, the world would be more peaceful. Wemmbu wouldn’t have to go out and throw himself into battles anymore.
Egg wouldn’t have to worry about his best friend never coming back.
He was a fool to think he even had enough time to complete this.
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FRAGMENTED AU
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Mind, Body, and Soul by MarusOctober
Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist - All Media Types, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga, Fullmetal Alchemist
21 Feb 2026
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A sheltered, teenage Gracia starts to feel lonely after her older brother moves out. But before long, she meets a rambunctious teenage boy. Brilliant but oft misunderstood, Maes Hughes has never fit in. Despite the odds, the two become unexpected friends. And when they realize that they have feelings for each other, Gracia decides to go against her disapproving family's wishes.
Almost 19, Roy Mustang has graduated the military academy and finally feels like he can protect himself and others. But while on a march to the front lines, he, along with fellow cadet, Hughes, are unexpectedly captured . Now in the hands of a cruel Aerugonian trafficker, the two must put their trust in an unexpected ally.
Nearing his wedding anniversary, Maes has a lot going for him. However, regret over his actions and beliefs from his time during the Ishval Civil War start to plague him. And then, out of the blue, the military is re-investigating his and Roy's time spent in captivity. And someone is trying to silence them.
Three separate POVs are woven together into one complete story, providing an idea of what Maes, Gracia and Roy's lives were like before the events of Brotherhood.
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Truths and Lies by CuteCake78 for SoulCuppachino
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Main Video Game Series), Pocket Monsters: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire | Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Versions
20 Feb 2026
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If you were to ask Archie and Maxie what the fight was about, they couldn't answer. All they know is that emotions were high and things were said, leading to them going their separate ways to cool off.
However, as Maxie was calming down at a nearby park, hidden within the forest was Giovanni watching the Ex-Team Magma leader from afar. Giovanni had to make sure he looked presentable for his next business deal, especially now he had such a rare opportunity as this.
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Making it out of TV World alive was a surprise that none of its employees were expecting. In spite of this relief, issues new and old began to surface in Battat’s progressively strained relationships during his stay in Castle Town. The green Pippins must risk losing the only joy in his life in order to save it.
Sequel to That's All (read this first): https://www.ao3.icu/works/77470331/chapters/202866001
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- Part 2 of Only You (and You Alone)
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- 6,625
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Our Scars Can Destroy Us by Sedulous_Night_Owl
Fandoms: The Lion King (Movies 1994 1998 2004), The Lion Guard (Cartoon)
19 Feb 2026
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Kion was told the Tree of Life would cure him. However, the resurgence of a scarred villain from his past will lead the young prince to uncover not just truths that threaten his quest for a cure, but revelations that could break the very foundations of the Pride Lands apart. A Kion coming of age story reimagining the latter half of Season 3 of the TV show and post-Lion King 2.
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Atsumu loves two things in this world and they both hate each other. Atsumu helps his friends and unpacks touchy topics in his boyfriend's life. See how Kiyoomi's mental health affects their relationship.
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Bokuto and Kuroos' infidelity has left permanent damage not only to their lives but the lives of their friends as well. While Osamu and Akaashi seem to be fitting together wonderfully, Atsumu isn't sure that Bokuto will ever recover from his mistakes. And Kiyoomi wonders how all of this becomes their problem. This is somewhat a continuation of Onigiri and You with a different perspective on major fuckups. -
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It had been three years since Sunny told the truth. He only has in contact with Basil......and Basil only. But despite that burden, Sunny was able to take a new step in life, now in a boy group called "Superstars" a.k.a "Starboy" with four other members, Naveen, Mingyu, Adrian and Jonathan, plus two new members, and Sunny now has to face with the hardships and sucess of being in the music industry. And now they are moving to a city called Big City for University with a music and art scholarship.
However, Sunny would eventually cross paths with someone from the past once again after many years, and he was literally in the same college and city. And sooner and later, the two would reunite with once again after all this time, as old wounds, unresolved problems and old feelings arise again.
(3-4 new chapters every month)
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there was heaven in your eyes by lyzbbie
Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
18 Feb 2026
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Funny, isn’t it?
There was a point in time where Katsuki would’ve killed to have Izuku off his heels. Out of his life.
Now? Katsuki wakes up most nights, heart hammering in his chest as he attempts to calm his raging pulse from the vivid nightmares of Izuku with no arms. Of Izuku, bloodied and beaten, fighting for the world. He digs his palms into his eye sockets; sucks air in through clenched teeth as he sobs.
He’d give anything to have Izuku back in his life.
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Katsuki and Izuku drift after the war, and Katsuki doesn't understand why. Well, after ten fucking years of silence and the occasional bullshit excuses - Katsuki's going to make sure Izuku knows how he feels. God as his witness, he WILL get to the bottom if the nerd's fuck ass behavior.
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Beginning a new chapter in your life is one of two things; Exciting or Unexpected.
For Marceline, it was neither. She was grateful for this opportunity more than anything, but everything she had to leave behind stopped her from enjoying what's to come. Everyone tried to reassure her, congratulate her on her new job. However, she could see behind those eyes, under all the hugs and the many "congratulations"...he was heartbroken, maybe even lost without her.
It pained her to just walk away, but...when you aren't given a choice and an opportunity presents itself.., How can she say no?
So here she stood, in front of the JYP Entertainment building. Her fingers clenched tightly around her bag strap. The wind blew silently against her, she took a deep breath...and began to walk towards her undesirable future.
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We all know the countless “What if Taylor Swift’s albums were persons?” posts, but what if they actually were? This is my take on creating 10 OCs based on Taylor’s different albums.
When a contest for singing and songwriting is announced at their school, it is obvious that they all are going to participate.
And the prize that each of the three jury-selected winners will get, might just be the best thing ever: Two tickets to see THE most popular singer right now. (No spoilers here, but if you read the first few chapters, you’ll know who it is.)
Strangely enough, the contest only brings the girls closer together, as they all write and scheme, hoping to be one of the lucky winners.
New friendships are made, old ones tested, and there might also be the start of a beautiful romance sparking between two of them.
Of course, misunderstandings, jealousy and drama are bound to happen along the way, too. But will the girls be able to put their differences aside and stick together in the end?!! This is just a fic that I'm writing for fun, please don't take anything too serious !!
PS: Basically everything here is a Taylor Swift reference ;)
Instagram acc for this fic is @starsaroundourscars
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Frank and Gussie throw an intimate Christmas party in New York, while Charley fights his resentment.
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It was supposed to be a casual patrol between him and Sandstorm. One where they could catch prey to show off to their (few) friends. That was all it was supposed to be.
Instead, Tigerclaw made his move far earlier and in a far different manner than Fireheart could have ever expected. He and Sandstorm are thrust back in time 255 million years. An amount of time so vast neither could comprehend it if they tried. They must try and get back home while the world itself, in the warm-up phase of extinction, makes every attempt possible to kill them. As they race to get home as soon as possible, more mysteries emerge, ones that challenge their view of reality and make them grow ever closer. As they struggle to survive, they discover more about this odd world, and what they thought were answers simply bring more questions.
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Simon Elroy leads a typical high schooler's existence. His biggest concerns consist of generating content for his podcast, handing his assignments in on time, and convincingly tolerating his best friend, Maddie's, encroaching love life. When he meets and falls for the enigmatic Janet Hamilton that begins to change as Simon discovers the world he thought he knew masks secrets darker than he'd ever expected.
Overall concept: School Spirits meets American Gothic meets I Know What You Did Last Summer (eventually)
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The Young Baronet Castor finds himself entangled in the love story of his former associate, thanks to a chance encounter with the villainess. How will Castor deal with this increasingly complex situation that goes against his desire to remain in the background.
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There are no wives in war, Brother by Quackle_auk
Fandoms: EPIC - Jorge Rivera-Herrans (Albums), The Odyssey - Homer, Ancient Greek Religion & Lore
16 Feb 2026
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After a few winters in Troy you would think Eurylochus has got this one under his belt.
The truth is, he is shattering.
He’s spent days keeping the men dry and the fires burning, convinced he can outrun the fever chilling his bones. But when his legs finally give out in a muddy pavilion, it’s Odysseus and Polites who have to pick up the pieces.
Because Eurylochus is right: there are no wives in war. But there are brothers.
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Our favorite idiots are stuck in a room together taking care of a sick man who has decided he is anything but sick.
With some wife angst for some extra flavorSeries
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Loved you yesterday, Love you still. Always have, always will. by rey_swann
Fandoms: The Black Phone (Movies - Derrickson)
15 Feb 2026
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Albert Shaw is in love.
Too bad it's with his best friend's son.
Albert and Hope go back years after meeting by chance at sleep away camp, they've grown together, he's watched her raise a family. They even bought houses next door to each other.
But what happens when too much togetherness proves to be true?
At least for some of them...
Not if Finney had it his way though.
What's a young boy to do when he's developing a deep, longing crush on his mom's best friend who he's known for years.
And what if he feels the same way?
And how long will it take them to admit it...
*NOTES* - this story is NOT Mando friendly. Nothing against Mando at all (love him in the movie!) I just wanted a villain who is part of the cast and not original by me.
Mando doesn't show up until later chapters