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with its wings pinned by goldenthunderstorms
Fandoms: Critical Role: Exandria (Web Series)
19 Jan 2026
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When Essek first pitched this, Caleb was not opposed. The idea of being bound did not arouse him the same way that binding Essek does, but it wasn't abhorrent to him. He was willing to try. He could tell, despite Essek's carefully neutral tone as he asked, that the idea appealed to him very much. Caleb wanted—always wants—to make Essek happy. So, even as Essek assured him that he would not be upset if Caleb refused, Caleb agreed.
Now, Essek sits perched at the end of their bed, grinning wickedly as he unwinds a length of glistening silver silk rope
"Excited?" Caleb teases, raising an eyebrow.
Essek bites his bottom lip, which does nothing to stifle his smile. "Perhaps. Are you?"
"I am intrigued, certainly," Caleb says. "It will be a learning experience one way or another."
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Essek wants to try tying Caleb up for a change. It dredges up unwelcome memories for Caleb in ways neither of them expected.
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i can see you (waiting down the hall for me) by goldenthunderstorms
Fandoms: Red White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
28 Jun 2024
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Henry has a very convincing poker face, but Alex can tell he’s feeling similar. When Alex offers to take Henry’s empty glass with his own, effectively trapping Henry in his current conversation with no means of escape, Henry shoots Alex a look that Alex can only describe as a small, shaky dog stuffed in a handbag. Instead of subjecting himself to another ten minutes of small talk when he comes back, Alex leans in and informs Henry that he’s stepping out into the hall with a mostly-empty supply closet tucked just past the restrooms, punctuated with a firm squeeze to Henry’s ass.
Ten minutes later, Henry slips into the closet with a furtive glance over his shoulder, shutting the door silently behind him. He leans back against it, crossing his arms as he takes in Alex sitting on the ground, blazer thrown carelessly over the rung of a ladder in the corner. “Might I ask what was so urgent?”
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don't by goldenthunderstorms
Fandoms: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Series - Mackenzi Lee
28 Jan 2023
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The first two times he asks, Monty is able to more or less deflect the question. He makes a show of offering Percy his better ear. “What’s that, darling?” and “Didn’t quite hear you the first time.” as if Percy’s position on one knee isn’t telling enough and Monty hadn’t been hearing perfectly fine all night because Percy always keeps to his good side when he can.
By the third time, Percy loses some of his patience and is no longer asking. But because he is Percy, he is still a perfect angel in the way he says, with a fond smile, “I want to marry you, you goose.”
To his credit, Monty realizes his response is perhaps the worst possible thing one can say to a proposal about a second before he says it. However, detracting from his credit, he says it anyway.
He laughs, a shrill combination of shock and disbelief, and says “Don’t do that.”
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The first time Percy tries to propose.
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your ivy grows and now i'm covered by goldenthunderstorms, wizardcatwhimsy
Fandoms: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Series - Mackenzi Lee
01 Jan 2023
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I know logically that there is no good reason to cheat on your husband, no matter how insufferable he is or how much you despise each other. But my marriage to Richard wasn’t about love or commitment. I know that. He knows that so some extent. I don’t think he would be pleased, as he’s always been a little too possessive for my tastes, but he wouldn’t be devastated. In fact, he would probably jump at the chance to divorce me on such solid grounds.
I just have to decide if that’s a risk I’m willing to take.
Percy breaks our kiss, smiling against my lips as he rubs the nape of my neck. I find myself leaning forward, chasing his mouth with mine. He laughs a little but indulges me with another kiss. His hand on my neck goes to my hair. Every touch is so gentle that I never want him to stop touching me. I want to be covered by him and his soft kisses.
As a last-ditch resort, Henry marries his childhood enemy-with-benefits Richard Peele. In need of a distraction from his tumultuous marriage, he joins a local Shakespeare production where he forms an unexpected, and risky, connection with a member of the orchestra.
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humors! madman! passion! lover! by goldenthunderstorms
Fandoms: Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare
04 Aug 2022
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Benvolio is kept awake by his thoughts, recalling the night before over and over again. He thinks of Mercutio in the orchard, all goading and bravado.
Humors! Madman! Passion! Lover!
Benvolio knows that Mercutio was trying to coax Romeo from his hiding place, yet it almost feels like Mercutio was describing himself. For as long as Benvolio has known him, Mercutio has been a man of many faces. He pretends that he hasn’t a care in the world—and maybe he doesn’t, if the world were all Tybalts—but Benvolio knows how hard he tries. He throws himself into the battles of others. He performs for an imaginary audience. He wears his heart on his sleeve to keep his soul close to his chest. Mercutio needs to be everything to everyone.
Humors. Madman. Passion. Lover. Protector. Guide. Adversary. Gentleman. Showman. Needed. Wanted. Loved. Loved. Loved.
Recent series
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the ficpocalypse (challenge fics) by goldenthunderstorms, goldenthunderstorms (orphan_account)
Fandom Hadestown - Mitchell, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Series - Mackenzi Lee
04 Nov 2020
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a series for the fics I write as part of the au challenge with em_gray and pinstripedJackalope
- Words:
- 35,504
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- 6
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Kintsugi by goldenthunderstorms
Fandom The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Series - Mackenzi Lee
13 Apr 2020
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the original fic Kintsugi and any fics that follow its timeline
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I can be the subject of your dreams by lakrisrot (enheduane)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
20 Jul 2022
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It’s a little lonely, but it allows for great indulgences. He drags his fingertips over the fuzz at the back of Essek’s head, lingering on the sensation for five whole minutes. He admires Essek’s bone-white lashes and the skin of his eyelids, thin and delicate like a butterfly’s wings. Seeing them flutter, he presses careful kisses there, too.
“Are you dreaming, Süßer?” he whispers. “Are you dreaming of me?”
He drags in air, exhales slow.
“Are you dreaming of what I will do to you?”
Bookmarked by goldenthunderstorms
18 Aug 2026
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for as long as there's light (for as long as you last) by halfdemonvash
Fandoms: Critical Role: Campaign 2 - The Mighty Nein (Web Series), The Mighty Nein (Cartoon)
12 Aug 2026
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In the hours Essek had been in stasis over the Heirloom Sphere, he’d wanted nothing more than to have Caleb safe in his arms. But now he was the ocean, and Caleb smelled like blood, and there was a new life in the world, and Essek had long since come to terms with having to delay getting what he wanted most.
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Set right after the events of Projekt Funball, exploring how Essek comes to terms with his terror and guilt, which digs up old and ongoing wounds.
Bookmarked by goldenthunderstorms
14 Aug 2026
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Speak No Evil by BlazingQuill
Fandoms: とんがり帽子のアトリエ | Tongari Boushi no Atelier | Witch Hat Atelier (Manga)
07 Jun 2026
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“I don’t care what it is,” Olruggio says, and is certain of the truth of this, just as he is certain: “I can help. Let me help. Whatever you’ve done, whatever you’re doing, I forgi-“
Qifrey’s hand pushes over his mouth.
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Qifrey gives Olruggio a lot of mixed signals in very short succession.
Bookmarked by goldenthunderstorms
20 Jun 2026
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Essek is dead. The Dynasty has to know.
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(Caleb is burning – but more than that he is light, dancing.)
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(“No,” Essek says, sad and careful and quiet. “No, 'chev, it's not real.”)Bookmarked by goldenthunderstorms
25 Feb 2026
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Caleb wakes before dawn, the morning after, to find the other side of the bed empty.
Meanwhile, Essek prepares breakfast, or tries to.
Bookmarked by goldenthunderstorms
11 Feb 2026