Ordinaryman



Recent works

Recent bookmarks

  1. Rec 48

    The Marks They Leave Behind by for ColorfulWarlock

    Fandoms: Shadowhunters (TV), The Shadowhunter Chronicles - All Media Types, The Shadowhunter Chronicles - Cassandra Clare  

    20 Sep 2024

    Tags
    Summary

    “Be careful what you wish for,” they say.

    Alec Lightwood can’t deny that they are, in fact, right.

    In a desperate bid for freedom, Alec forges a deal with the devil himself.

    In a world where he now goes about life unnoticed and forgotten, Alec, for the first time, in a very long time, meets someone who remembers him.

    Magnus Bane was always going to be the exception, wasn’t he?

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    12,005
    Chapters:
    3/3
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    30
    Kudos:
    262
    Bookmarks:
    48
    Hits:
    3,585
    Bookmarked by Ordinaryman

    03 Jan 2026

  2. Rec 9

    Embers by

    Fandoms: Shadowhunters (TV)  

    09 Feb 2026

    Tags
    Summary

    Things had been off since his party the night that Lorenzo sleazed his way back into the city. Magnus had sent a handful of texts, to which Alec had replied slowly and without much fanfare. It was his usual style, but something felt different. Distant, maybe, in a way that it hadn’t been before, even when the Institute was in crisis and Alec had few moments to spare.

    Something had changed. Perhaps he was overthinking it, that dangerous spell in the air the night of his party, but he couldn’t help but wonder if that had been the cause of this shift.

     

    An AU where Alec and Magnus don't meet until after Alec marries Lydia, and don't start to get to know each other until after their divorce.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    10,888
    Chapters:
    5/5
    Comments:
    39
    Kudos:
    73
    Bookmarks:
    9
    Hits:
    1,165
    Bookmarked by Ordinaryman

    31 Dec 2025

  3. Rec 40

    The Weight of My Stare by

    Fandoms: Shadowhunters (TV), The Shadowhunter Chronicles - All Media Types  

    09 Sep 2024

    Tags
    Summary

    Alec and Magnus don’t like each other. As simple as that. They argue and don’t talk to each other unless it’s either about work or a sarcastic remark.
    And that’s okay. Sometimes people don’t get along. Alec thinks Magnus is too self-centered and arrogant. Magnus, as he likes to remind him when the possibility arises, sees Alec as the most annoying piece of hot ass ever.
    And that’s it. That’s them. And that’s probably never going to change.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    58,523
    Chapters:
    12/12
    Comments:
    129
    Kudos:
    229
    Bookmarks:
    40
    Hits:
    6,350
    Bookmarked by Ordinaryman

    31 Dec 2025

  4. Rec 65

    Give and Take by

    Fandoms: Shadowhunters (TV), The Shadowhunter Chronicles - All Media Types  

    28 Aug 2023

    Tags
    Summary

    When Alec runs away from his own wedding and leaves Magnus, who had just crashed it, standing alone in the aisle, Magnus thinks that their budding romance is over. But Alec surprises him by appearing at his loft later that night and crying himself to sleep in his arms. Alec shocks him even further by showing up again and asking for cuddles. It becomes a habit, an imbalance of give and take, and their growing connection is put to the test.

    With Valentine on the loose, rogue Downworlders wreaking havoc, and a parabatai that can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble, Magnus tries to convince Alec that, despite his responsibilities and the chaos surrounding him, he deserves to chase his own happiness.

    Will Alec allow his fears to ruin his developing relationship with Magnus, or will he risk it all for the man who stole his heart?

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    40,049
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    68
    Kudos:
    240
    Bookmarks:
    65
    Hits:
    4,876
    Bookmarked by Ordinaryman

    26 Nov 2025

  5. Rec *

    Everything by

    Fandoms: Shadowhunters (TV)  

    02 Sep 2018

    Tags
    Summary

    Alec Lightwood wasn't sure what he meant to Magnus Bane.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    16,238
    Chapters:
    2/2
    Comments:
    39
    Kudos:
    885
    Bookmarks:
    151
    Hits:
    16,306
    Bookmarked by Ordinaryman

    23 Nov 2025