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A Handmaiden by TurduckenSandwich
Fandoms: Shadow and Bone (TV), The Grisha Trilogy - Leigh Bardugo
31 Jul 2022
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“So Alina Starkova is the tsar's beloved,” the woman repeats carefully, her measured voice cutting off all the currents of conversation. “It seems like you all know her as that. But how?”
The maidservants stare at her. “Haven’t you been listening to everything we’ve been saying?”
“But you don’t even know if he’s slept with her.”
“Oh,” one of the girls says, tipping back her last thumb of vodka. “You’ve never seen them together. If you had, you would know.”There are two sun summoners. The Darkling chose the more obedient one as his queen, and made Alina Starkova her handmaiden.
But that's how this story starts, not how it ends.
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- Part 3 of knockverse
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14 Aug 2026
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Shadows of Evermore by glo_steinem
Fandoms: The Grisha Trilogy - Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone (TV), Demon in the Wood (Graphic Novel)
19 Apr 2025
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Suddenly, it was just the two of us. Though I was glad to escape the prying eyes, his presence alone was far more intimidating than the entire Second army. I shifted uneasily, hyper-aware of how close he stood. His dark eyes flicked over me as if to make sure the healers had done their job well. Within seconds, he undid the buttons of his kefta and draped it over my naked shoulders. “Show me the base on the map.” He commanded.
...A shadow-summoner from Fjerda escapes her Druskelle captors and seeks refuge with the Second Army. I’m aiming to keep the Darkling’s character true to the book and series – no excess sweetness, but a lot of depth, respect and underneath it all, kindness.
I’m not a fan of damsels in distress, so while the female protagonist has her vulnerabilities, she’s also incredibly resilient and strong. I want the characters to feel authentic, so I’m focusing on making everyone’s actions and decisions true to their personalities.
I wrote this as a self-indulgence, as I couln't find the perfect fanfic, but it’s your comments that inspire me to keep going, so please, share your thoughts—I’d love to hear them!
Also, English isn’t my first language, so I appreciate your understanding.
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03 Aug 2026
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A Mind Needs Books Like A Sword Needs A Wet Hole by marsinaa
Fandoms: A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones (TV)
07 May 2025
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Tyrion Lannister leaves his nephew’s betrothal celebration looking to find refuge away from his remarks and humiliating requests. But when the bride knocks on the door of his chambers, he may have found the most dangerous kind of comfort: treason.
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29 Jun 2026
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Secrets Shared by Rasha_the_earnest
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV
16 Aug 2026
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What if Nicholas had let his secret knowledge of Fredrick’s visit to Milton slip when he told Mr. Thornton of Mr. Hale’s death? With the knowledge of the secret gentleman being her brother and not a lover, will John make a different choice to keep Miss Hale in Milton? Will Margaret make a different choice when a new opportunity is presented to her?
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01 May 2026
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Alfie Solomons sees the rising tide of fascism and violence against Jews and tries to make deals with an MP to get some legal protections for British Jews in place. His well-known business practices put him at a disadvantage. If his scheme is to succeed, he needs to put his...less-than-legal dealings in the name of his wife. The only issue here is his lack of a wife.
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- Part 1 of Monkey Puzzle Tree
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28 Mar 2026