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  1. Public Bookmark 65

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    "I lost the kid..."
    In the aftermath of the snap, Tony has returned to a world which he cannot bear to exist in. He's lost the son he didn't allow himself to truly embrace. This is the story of how he moves through his grief and pain and finds something to live again for with the help of his family.
    Prequel to With Great Power and following stories. Can be read independently of the series. 

    Edited June 2023 for grammar and continuity

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    06 Dec 2025

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    30 Nov 2025

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    Some of his earliest memories were lessons of twisted morality his father taught him as a child, and those lessons have followed him all through his life like a sinewy shadow he’s unable to break free from. Though lately, certain events have chipped away at that very precept.

    “Love is an ignorant lie only weak men indulge in, Anthony. It will forever be the downfall of the human race, and it is a weakness we cannot afford. Stark men are not weak.”

    And for years, Tony had genuinely believed it.

    That is until now- now that he can experience for himself what the warmth of love felt like. Now that he can experience that unrelenting drive to protect, preserve, and provide.

    And he’s found that, yes, his father was absolutely correct. His love for his family is his greatest weakness.

    … but he’s found that he’s only ever at his strongest when he has someone worth fighting for.

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    07 Aug 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 46

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    Tony finished his argument with Pepper, and cleared his throat. “ All right, listen up everyone. I wanted you all here because this might be a security threat, but it doesn’t affect anyone but you.” He pointed at Steve. “ There’s no gentle way to say this, so I’ll get right to the point. You have a daughter.”

    Everyone gasped, but Steve just felt numb. That was impossible.

    “ How?” He croaked.

    Tony laughed mirthlessly. “ Keep your pants on, Cap, ‘cause that’s not even the weird part."

    Or, Steve finds out he has a daughter who may be more than she seems.

    This is set in an alternate universe where aunt May died with uncle Ben at the Stark Expo, and Tony felt so guilty that he adopted Peter. Original characters are made up from my head, and I've invented a lot of plot points. I hope you all enjoy :)

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    07 Aug 2025

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    It starts with a cancelled lab session. Then two. Then three.

    When Peter finally plucks up the courage to ask what he’s done wrong, he finds another kid in the lab with Tony. The teen feels a pang of hurt seeing the pair laughing and joking together, but the fatal blow is seeing Tony ruffle the boy's hair.

    Tony doesn’t hate Peter. He’s replaced him.

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    27 Jul 2025