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1. One Way or Another by Abunchofbabyducks (AcidicSphynx)

   Fandoms: Five Nights at Freddy's  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   02 Mar 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Michael Afton/Mike Schmidt
   • Michael Afton
   • Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)
   • Abby Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's Movie)
   • Charlotte "Charlie" Emily
   • Vanessa Shelly (Five Nights at Freddy's Movie)
   • William Afton | Dave Miller
   • Other Additional Tags to Be Added
   • Michael Afton-centric
   • Michael Afton and Mike Schmidt are Not the Same Person
   • Stalking
   • Video Cameras
   • Mentioned Vanessa Shelly (Five Nights At Freddy's Movie)
   • Fighting
   • Dreams and Nightmares
   • Delusions
   • Mike Schmidt Needs a Hug (Five Nights at Freddy's)
   • Protective Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)
   • Anxiety
   • Paranoia
   • Michael Afton is a Mess
   • Depiction of domestic violence
   • schmafton
   • miketosis
   • Blood
   • No beta we implode
   • barely proofread
   • Alcohol
   • Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
   • Firearm
   • Interrogation
   • Suicidal Ideation
   • Suicide Attempt
   • Implied/Referenced Self-Harm
   • Implied/Referenced Character Death
   • depiction of gore
   • POV Alternating
   • Slow Burn
   • Bisexual Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)
   • Eventual Smut
   • Eventual Romance
   • Fluff and Angst
   • Choking
   • Strangulation
   • if we’re being honest here
   • Mutual Masturbation
   • Mike Schmidt has a danger kink
   • Depiction of a dead body
   • Vomit
   • Bad Parent William Afton | Dave Miller
   • Past Child Abuse
   • Implied/Referenced Child Abuse
   • Attempted Murder
   • Mike Schmidt is Bad at Feelings
   • Michael Afton Needs a Hug
   • Michael Afton Has PTSD
   • Michael Afton is Bad at Feelings
   • Self-Harm

   Summary

   Michael continues to have nightmares and delusions concerning Mike Schmidt due to his attempt to end his obsession failing tremendously. He’s not remotely prepared to find a letter taped to his front door from Mike contacting him directly about what he’s been doing.

   Series

   • Part 3 of Schmafton Shenanigans

   Language:

   English

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   Chapters:

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