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  1. Rec 48

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    “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?

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    03 Jan 2026

  2. Rec 9

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    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.

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    31 Dec 2025

  3. Rec 40

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    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.

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    31 Dec 2025

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    11 Dec 2025

  5. Rec 65

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    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?

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    26 Nov 2025

  6. Rec *

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

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    23 Nov 2025

  7. Rec 99

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    Anything that could have been unsaid in that moment is forgotten as Alec’s face clouds over, all the painful memories of that night come flooded back and any feeling he may have shown towards Magnus is replaced with a cold stoic stare.
    And the shift in Alec is obvious by the pained look now in Magnus’ eyes, as he looks back at him.
    It doesn’t make Alec pause like it used to.
    Pursing his lips, Alec looks away and heads to the back of the club to meet up with Jace.
    How dare he, Alec thinks.
    How. Dare. He.

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    23 Nov 2025

  8. Rec 12

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    “Guys, guys,” Jace exclaimed. “Can we focus on the real fun of the day? Somebody proposed to Alec– and he didn’t even know.”

    “You’re delusional.” Said Alec.

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    22 Nov 2025

  9. Rec 6

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    When Alec, Jace and Isabelle set off into the night on a weekly hunt, they encounter something entirely unexpected.

    Cornered by an unidentified demon species, disadvantage leads them to chaos, especially when the demon manages to bring down an entire church roof... on everyone.

    Upon return to the Institute, Dr Alaric, the resident doctor, quickly realises that when Alec was struck with debris, his retina was dislodged. Because of the severe damage, the doctor would have to perform an enucleation to remove his eye.

    Terribly insecure about his eye and chronic migraines, Alec grows increasingly tired and frustrated with training, his children and Magnus.

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    19 Nov 2025

  10. Rec 21

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    19 Nov 2025

  11. Rec 13

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    Alexander Lightwood has always loved his job.

    well, he loved it until Clary showed up.

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    15 Nov 2025

  12. Rec 38

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    “This boy, his name is Alexander. He’s my personal assistant.”

    Alec nodded, slowly.

    Even when things were taking a really strange path, he had to be polite. That was his job, after all.

    “And also, we’re going to get married soon. Right, babe?”

    Wait, what?

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    14 Nov 2025

  13. Rec 61

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    Alec Lightwood is the personal assistant to Satan himself, Magnus Bane - or that's what some of his co-workers think.

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    12 Nov 2025

  14. Rec 40

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    and one time they were.

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    12 Nov 2025

  15. Rec 56

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    5 times Alec needed help relaxing, and the one time he beat Magnus to it.

     

    Featuring: Subspace, Praise, Angst, Pain, Love, and much, much more.

     

    Title from Caramel by Conan Gray because WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT ALBUM

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    18 Oct 2025

  16. Rec 69

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    “Yes,” Magnus said, gentle but immovable. “You do. You need someone to take the weight. Someone to give you rules. Structure. Safety.”

    “I’m not a child.”

    “No, but you’re exhausted. Worn out from being strong for everyone else. You don’t want power. You want permission.”

    That was… too close.

    Alec shook his head, trying to laugh. “You’re talking about, what, like kink stuff? Whips and collars? That’s not—”

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    18 Oct 2025

  17. Rec 42

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    Alec was a professional man, never spoke more than necessary, of very few, expressive words that were always capable of getting the crux of the matter across. When Magnus had spoken to him, Alec had avoided looking at him for too long, avoided speaking to him for too long, always managed to pick up the tatters of his composure and leave Magnus longing to talk more, to get to know him, to learn what Alexander Gideon Lightwood had hidden under all the layers of sobriety.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Slightly inspired by Sherlock (BBC)

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    17 Oct 2025

  18. Rec 95

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    “You’ll regret it,” Alec says before he can catch the words. He still can’t look at Magnus.

    Magnus is quiet. “How can you think I’ll regret choosing you?”

    Alec doesn’t answer. Didn’t you regret it last time?, he thinks.

    “Please try to be happy for me,” Magnus says softly. “For us.”

    And the thing is, Alec wants to be. He wants to bask in this, but he was selfish once before, blinded by it even, and he’s promised himself he’d never do that again.

    (OR:

    Magnus becomes mortal.)

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    20 Aug 2025

  19. Rec 34

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    30 Jul 2025

  20. Rec 9

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    Magnus doesn’t hear from Alec for three days. It’s nerve wracking and awful, so much so that he ends up calling all his friends for advice. The first call goes out to Ragnor Fell, his oldest friend and fellow warlock. They trade letters often, but Magnus hasn’t called or seen him in twenty years. Ragnor likes to travel with his boyfriend, whereas Magnus is content where he is. The advice he receives is to get over himself and call Alec, which is preposterous.

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    30 Jul 2025

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