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A Dandelion

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 01:01:22 GMT

Challenge: AO3 is Down Drabblethon
Prompt: Any (fandom/ow), Any (pairing/frienship/character), dandelions
Gifted to: Mkrobinson

Tropes: Mafia MMC, Tattooed MMC, LibrarianFMC, Quirky is Cute, Matching her Weird, Nerdy FMC

Iris adored the slight dewy air as spring turned into summer. It was still cool out, but the warmth of the sun would soon heat it to unbearable levels, at least for her. She preferred fall, thank you very much. It was a respectable season that allowed you to wear comfy sweaters and warm drinks. Oh, how she longed for that season to be approaching rather than the scorching heat.

She had been alone on the walk to her favorite coffee shop. The same routine she's had for the last few years. Grab her favorite drink of whichever season and sit outside to watch the world wake. Now, there was a shadow at her side. Alec had shown up halfway through her walk, dressed impeccably in a tan three-piece suit. She wondered if the man wore anything but suits, even if they did cause her thoughts to turn in a licentious direction. It was hard not to. Men rarely wear them anymore.

Shaking off that thought, she continued on the silent journey with the one driven desire. Coffee. Caffeine. The lifeblood of any librarian. Besides books, that is. She smiled at the funny thought.

"What has you smiling?"

She rolled her eyes at Alec and wove around the harried businessman, not paying attention to others around him. Iris didn't miss the glare that Alec had thrown him as they passed.

"Just a thought."

Alec chuckled and stepped closer, sliding something into her hand. "Penny for your thoughts, then?"

"How long have you been holding onto that to use it?" Iris raised a brow at him and tucked it into her pocket.

"You don't want to know."

She let out a laugh that had the tension leaving her body. Iris still didn't answer his original question, but the air between them felt light and fun. She was walking through one of the small patches of grass that the city had on her morning walk. Iris let out a giggle as she kicked the Dandelions that had changed into the white puffballs. The seeds popped up into the air in a small cloud that drifted away. There, in the middle of them, sat a Dandelion that was still yellow. She gasped, making Alec pause to stare at her.

Iris bent down and plucked the flower, holding it up triumphantly to Alec. "A dandelion! It must be the last one of the season."

He raised an eyebrow at her. Iris felt the impulsive thought hit her and she acted before she could stop herself. The flower was shoved into her mouth and she chewed, making exaggerated happy noises. Alec was staring at her in shock. She swallowed the flower, though she tried to hide how bitter it was. She licked her fingers and tossed the stem to the ground.

"Oh, I'm sorry. How rude of me. I should have saved you some."

"No thanks, Sid." Alec brushed his pants and walked off with a deep laugh.

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Deep in the Libray

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:20:57 GMT

Challenge: AO3 is Down Drabblethon
Prompt: Any (fandom/ow), Any (pairing/frienship/character), Deep in the Library

Gifted to: Linky

Tropes: Mafia MMC, Tattooed MMC, LibrarianFMC, Snark as a Form of Flirting, Library

The cart had a squeaky wheel and was wobbly. It was the most annoying thing, but of course, they didn't have the funds that month to replace it. It aggravated her enough that Iris might buy some WD-40 at the store tonight so she'd have some peace tomorrow. For the moment, she'd have to deal.

There was a decent stack of returns and she was wandering to the back of the library. She had figured out that it was easier to make her way from the deeper parts of the shelves to the front, so she didn't have to backtrack. Work smarter, not harder, her mother always told her. She smiled at the memory that came up before focusing back on her task at hand. First was the history section.

Iris had been shelving and made it through half her stack when the sound of shoes clicking on the marble flooring made her turn. She held the book close to her chest as a man rounded the corner. He had taken the jacket off, showing the rest of the three-piece suit. It was a dark blue that stood out in the bright lighting. It was tossed over a shoulder, showing off that he had rolled the sleeves of the white dress shirt. The sight of his forearms was enough to make her flush. They were exactly as she had imagined, covered with tattoos of all kinds. The dark ink flowing over the skin like a living artwork.

Maybe she needed to cut out reading so many smutty romances.

"Well, hello, dove."

Iris eyed him, "Alec. I see you're haunting me as usual. What brings you in today?"

He chuckled and hummed, eying the stacks around them. He ran a hand over the spines nearest to him. "Just checking things out. Seeing if something catches my eye."

She could feel his assessing gaze sweep over her. Part of her wished that she had worn something a little more formal than jeans and a sweater. Another part of her hoped that maybe he would not find it so attractive and leave her alone. She refused to admit that there was a sliver of hope that the handsome man who frequently sought her out was interested.

Iris let out a snort and turned to put the book in her arms back on the shelf in its proper place. "I didn't think that you could read. Color me surprised."

There was a shuffle of cloth behind her before she felt a warm breath on the back of her neck and an arm wove around her middle. She was pulled into a hard chest.

"Well, aren't you a little spicy today, dove. Did someone bother you?"

"You."

He tsked and then chuckled. "It's hard not to bother you, Iris. You draw me like a moth to a flame. I'd happily get burnt by that wicked tongue of yours if that meant I had your attention."

He let go and stepped back, allowing her to face him, where she flushed bright red at the intense gaze. For the first time, Iris felt more than slight annoyance or exasperation. This was the first time that he had initiated more than just the gentle touch here and there. Now she had to figure out how to get her heart under control while she watched him casually stroll from the aisle.

"Until later, dove. Enjoy your shift."

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Letter to the Fandom

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:43:34 GMT

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my letter. I've been around the different fandom sites since probably 2004/2005 era timeframe. This is the first where I've really stepped into the creative outlet of doing prompt challenges, treats, gifts, and exchanges. So I am still learning that part.

Seeing some of the fandom letters that others have done inspired me to write my own. I want to make it easy as possible for those that are looking for information on exchanges or treats!

Treats are enthusiastically welcomed!

Our AO3 account is under two names
Fanfiction: Soccerqueen237
Original: WriterSyndicate

We’ll start with the general stuff that I enjoy, as this can cross for anything and any fandom. Then I will get into the specific Fandom Likes & DNWs. I don’t have many fandoms that I cross into, so that won’t be too long (I hope).

General Likes For Fanfic & OW Reading:
Any rating including explicit

18+ LIKES:
enthusiastic and explicit consent
sweet/dirty talk
power dynamics (including TPE)
Accurate BDSM dynamics (including Master/Slave, Master/Service Sub, Daddy/Sub)
omegaverse
Polyamorous Relationships (minus F/F see below)
Edgeplay/Knifeplay
Light Bloodplay (BDSM not vampires)
Choking
Stalking (romance end game)
Serial Killer Love Interest
Mask Kink
Murder as Courtship
Mafia & Organized Crime/Mercenary

M-Preg (w/ and w/out Omegaverse)
Mouthy (not bratting)
DaddyDom/little w/ sex during playtime
Nonstandard Power Dynamics
Teacher/Student (over age 21)
Semi-Public Sex
Public Sex
Exhibitionism/Voyeurism

NON SEXUAL LIKES
Soulmate AUs
Time Travel
Omegaverse (Nesting, Comfort, Hidden Identity Omega)
NonConforming Omegaverse (F!Omega/M!Omega with M!Pack) (no f/f)
Hidden Identity/Gender
Shifters
Ghosts! I love Paranormal Hunters or Ghost MCs as love interest
Nonsexual intimacy & caretaking
hurt/comfort
Anthropology & Cultures
Deep Lore & World Building
Intricate Magic Systems
Enemies/Rivals to Lovers

Dark Romance and Themes are welcome with the purpose of an HEA and DNWs are respected. I’m sure that I will add more to this list as I think of things.

GENERAL DNW:

sapphic romance (this is a severe trauma of mine from past abuse - plz respect that)

manipulation tactics & mind games (trauma trigger, no mention or prior mention)

Prefer no 1st person POV, but will read.
vampires & fae/fey/fairies
anything underage
sexual harassment or non-consent
relationship that is mentor or teacher with underage student
grooming
abuse of any form
gaslighting

mental disorders written by those who do not have said disorders or without a firm understanding (especially DID and Dissociation/PTSD)
self-harm/suicidal thoughts
intrusive thoughts
pregnancy resulting in miscarriage/stillborn
major character death
body horror
delusions/hallucinations
parasites/serious diseases
religious anything unless it's culturally relevant (ie: Korean culture for KPDH)
hopeless endings
whump or hurt/no comfort
no scatplay/waterworks
no-HEA or no happy ending
racism/slurs (unless canon compliant)
vore or inflation kink
sad endings
sounding
on page disordered eating or eating disorders
homophobia/transphobia/acephobia
other woman or men drama.
Reader Insert

Welcome to the Fandom Specific! I am a bit more picky with what I read for fandoms, so it may be more detailed, we’ll see ahahah.

HARRY POTTER

M/M PAIRINGS:
Harry Potter/Diary!Tom Riddle
Time Travel!Harry/Tom Riddle
Harry Potter/Horcrux!Tom Riddle
Harry Potter/Viktor Krum
Harry Potter/Charlie Weasley
Harry Potter/Bill Weasley
Theodore Nott/Harry Potter
Blaise Zabini/Harry Potter
Fred Weasley/Harry Potter/George Weasley
Oliver Wood/Percy Weasley
Severus Snape/Sirius Black
Remus Lupin/Sirius Black
Severus Snape/Remus Lupin
Severus Snape/Remus Lupin/Sirius Black
Harry Potter/Other Male Character(s) (Many)

M/F PAIRINGS

Harry Potter/Luna Lovegood
Harry Potter/Hermione Granger (both nerds, non-nagging Mione)
Hermione Granger/Sirius Black (very picky)
Hermione Granger/Severus Snape (very picky)
Hermione Granger/Viktor Krum
Hermione Granger/Bill Weasley
Hermione Granger/Charlie Weasley
Luna Lovegood/Neville Longbottom

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Alternate Magical School AU
Creature AU (LOVE)
Time Travel & Alternate Dimension Hopping
Multi-Dimensional Villains
Manipulative Dumbledore
Harry has been Blocked/Potioned/Memory/Fucked Over
Prodigy Characters
Runes Master, Cursebreaker Harry
Smart!Harry
Political Smart Harry or Hermione
Lord/Inheritance Heavy: Peverell, Potter, Slytherin, Black etc
Gringotts & Goblin Culture
Master of Death Harry
Sometimes Fem!Harry AU
Severitus or Mentor!Severus
Horcrux/es gain sentience or independent to take down Voldy
New Magics & Parselmagic
Twin AU & Wrong BWL (picky)
Ron Weasley, Dumbledore Bashing
Ron Weasley is Competent & Stand by Harry No Matter What
Neurodivergent or Mental Disorder (DID) Harry (done right)
Accidental MPreg Harry cause “men can get pregnant??”
Creative use of Sex Magic

nTOPS:

Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley
Harry Potter/Percy Weasley
Remus Lupin/Tonks
Harry Potter/Ron Weasley
Evil!Voldemort/Harry Potter

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

Marauder’s Era
James Potter Can Do No Wrong
Lily Evans/Potter Bashing
Babyfied!Any Character
Age Regression outside of BDSM
Successful Love Potions/Spells (can be where its discovered and cleansed)
Reader Insert

HARRY POTTER x DRAGEL UNIVERSE

M/M PAIRINGS:
Harry Potter/Theodore Nott (Gorgens)
Harry Potter/Blaise Zabini
Fred Weasley/Harry Potter/George Weasley
Harry Potter/Bill Weasley (if no Charlie)
Harry Potter/Alec
Harry Potter/Hadrian
Harry Potter/Riven Cairothe
Harry Potter/Quinn Kalzik
Harry Potter/Ethan Hartwood
Harry Potter/Raspen (Royal Rank or other, not Alpha)

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Soft/Gentle Hadrian
Soft/Gentle Alec
Pareya praise
Accidental pregnancy (& acceptance/joyful reaction)
Holding Snape accountable for Occlumency lessons
Twincest (Fred/George)
Exploration of Fred and George as twins and individuals
Harry healing from trauma and getting to be safe and happy and loved
Hunting for other Ranks
Random Soulbond Meet Cute
The Hunt activities
NotAlpha!Theodore or Other!Alpha Triad
Threesome/Moresome with Bonded watching
Ace or sex neutral Quinn Kalzik w/ acceptance & accommodation

nTOPS:

Wikhn/Harry Potter
Alejandro Kalzik/Harry Potter
Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Ginny Weasley/Harry Potter
Severus Snape/Draco Malfoy
Remus Lupin/Tonks

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

NonAgreed Upon Dynamics
Physical Punishment
Shunning
Post-5^th year Snape friendly
Harry as any rank other than Submissive
Harry as Gheyo (except logical reason for gheyo sub)
Underage Soulscream
Harry Builds a Circle before 15
Harry with Kalzik that’s Quinn
split soulbond Wikhn/Dahlia + Harry/Wikhn
Anything with Wikhn unless its Wikhn!Hate
Reader Insert
Other people's OCs (even if used with permission), unless it is a recursive fic being written for that specific universe (IE: Cheyla's AU starting with The Soul's Scream feat: Devrim, Idan, Minh, Bran, Brishen, etc) being used for anything outside that AU. Reference For Work

HARRY POTTER x AVATAR (James Cameron)

PAIRINGS:
Harry Potter/Tsu'tey te Rongloa Ateyitan
Harry Potter/Original Male or Na’vi Character
Harry/Jake/Neytiri/Tsu’tey (polyam)

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Harry gets yeeted to Pandora and gains a Na’vi Body
Eywa Taking Interest in Harry
Originally Human get Na’vi Body
Harry or MOD!Harry sneaks onto ship to Pandora
Smart Harry goes to Pandora
The More World Building, the Better (canon and non)
M!Preg is possible cause Harry is Magic

Featuring anything new movies & tribes

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

Reader Insert

HARRY POTTER x JURASSIC PARK (ALL MOVIE/TV)

PAIRINGS:
Harry Potter/Darius Bowman/Brooklyn/Kenji Kon
Harry Potter/Zach Mitchell
Harry Potter/Gray Mitchell
Harry Potter/Lex Murphy

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Harry gets yeeted to the island at any point
HP World Time Moved Parallel to Jurassic World/CC
Harry is invited to the Island
Harry’s Parents Invested
Magic Revealed Oops
Raptors understand ParselTongue
Raptors adopt Harry
Harry is rescued/adopted by Alan or Owen or Other
Harry is sucked into the Camp Cretaceous Survival
Autistic Gray, Autistic Harry
Harry Saves the Park in Some Form

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

Reader Insert

These are non HP fandoms, which you can tell I don’t read much of because my Dislikes is practically non-existent… sorry! LOL I haven’t branched out of HP until this past year.

AVATAR (JAMES CAMERON)

PAIRINGS:
Jake Sully/Neytiri te Tskaha Mo'at'ite
Jake Sully/Neytiri te Tskaha Mo'at'ite /Tsu'tey te Rongloa Ateyitan
Jake Sully/Tsu'tey te Rongloa Ateyitan
Miles "Spider" Socorro/Kiri te Suli Kireysi'ite
Lo'ak te Suli Tsyeyk'itan/Tsireya
Grace Augustine/Other Male or Na’vi Character
Grace Augustine/Norm Spellman

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Grace Lives
Neteyam Lives
Tsu’tey Lives
Tom Lives, Brings Jake Anyway
Metkayina Culture
Tulkun Culture
Omatikaya Culture
Sarentu & Aranahe Culture
Other Clans Culture
Grace & Eywa Connect with Kiri
Grace & Eywa speak with Na’vi
Pandora - Freeform
Na’vi Language used
Iknimaya & Hunting

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

Jake Sully/Quartich
Neytiri Underage w/ Jake
Jake Grooming Neytiri
Major Character Death (Even Canon)
Reader Insert

JURASSIC PARK (ALL MEDIA)

PAIRINGS:
Alan Grant/Ellie Sattler
Ian Malcolm/Ellie Sattler
Alan Grant/Ellie Sattler/Ian Malcolm
Ian Malcom/Sarah Harding
Claire Dearing/Owen Grady
Claire Dearing/Owen Grady/Barry Sembène
Darius Bowman/Brooklyn/Kenji Kon
Zora Bennett/Henry Loomis
Zora Bennett/Henry Loomis/Duncan Kincaid
Zora Bennett/Duncan Kincaid

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Nublar Six in General
Maisie is adopted
Exploration of the Parks/Islands/etc
Someone Saves the Park/Island/etc
Adventures

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

F/F (okay with minor/background Sammy/Yas)
Reader Insert

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS

PAIRINGS:
RuJinu
Miromabby
Zoestery
Zoey/Mystery/Baby

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Derpy & Jinu Meet-Cute or Meet-Weird
Derpy & Sussie Meet Huntr/x
Saja Boys Origin
Deep Demon Origin Lore
Gwi-Ma Lore
!goodSajaBoys
Miromabby Teasing & Zoey is the one who started that ship
We Meet Rumi’s Dad/He’s Alive & Doesn’t Know
Korean Culture/Mythology Deep Dive
Usage of Correct Korean Term not Western (ie: Mira’s Gok-Do, Zoey’s Shin-kal, Rumi’s Saingeom)

NOTE: I do not consider the demons taking souls as soft/light vore.

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

Derpy as Shifter (sexual or non)
Mira/Rumi/Zoey FF
Jinu/Abby/Romance/Baby/Mystery
Bashing of the saja boys or huntrix unless it's canonically done (like demons being treated badly until they are taught better or learn of Rumi's patterns and change)
Reader Insert

TWISTER/S (1996 2024)

PAIRINGS:
Bill Harding/Jo Harding (Sweet not smut)
Tyler Owens/Kate Carter
Tyler Owens/Kate Carter/Javi Rivera
Tyler Owens/Kate Carter/Javi Rivera/Boone

FANDOM SPECIFIC LIKES:

Storm Chasing (Duh)
Storm Science Thrown In
Mutual Tension & Pining
Found Family
Cam/Youtube Streaming
Fluff
Hurt/Comfort
Dealing with Trauma
Smut w/ Threesomes (Twisters)
Interrupted Kiss or Almost Kiss
Unconditional Love & Support
Encouragement & Praise
Omegaverse
Semi-Public Sex
Public Sex
Exhibitionism/Voyeurism

FANDOM SPECIFIC DISLIKES:

Major Character Death
Miscommunication
Infidelity/Other Woman or Man Drama
Reader Insert

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To Breathe is to Live

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:48:17 GMT

Challenge: AO3 Is Down Prompt: Any, any, “you don’t want this.” “But I want you. So where you go, I go.”
Gifted to: KannaChan27

Tropes: Mafia MMC, Tattooed MMC, Fall Season Vibes, I Want You, He Falls First, Follow You to the Ends of the Earth, I Want to Show You the World

Note: Apparently, this is now a continuation of characters from a scene I wrote for another shortfic prompt. Shortfic: A Gentle Caress

Her breath caught in her throat as her back hit the brick wall. The bustle of the city came alive around them as the world woke. The jingle of the bells of her familiar coffee shop told her that they were drawing attention, but she ignored it to stare at the man who had placed a hand next to her head. Alec was dressed in his usual three-piece suit, with only the barest hint of tattoos peeking above his collar. She noticed that one was still fresh. A dove. She flushed bright red and her eyes snapped up to meet his in shock.

Alec chuckled and tucked a stray piece of auburn hair behind her ear. His fingers traced softly down her neck, leaving goosebumps in their wake. She shivered, and her heart thundered in her chest. Alec had been very gentle with her and had not rushed his advances. He was like a predator that waited patiently for his prey to move.

People walked by them but both ignored them to focus on the building tension that had built between them over the last few months. She blushed lightly as his stance shifted, bringing his body closer to hers.

"You always test me, dove. You test my patience. You test my resolve and I am losing. I am losing the will to deny myself your presence. You have become my addiction, Ms. Summers."

She fluttered her lashes and her eyes dropped to the ground in embarrassment. One of her arms wrapped around her waist and she hunched forward slightly. Someone like him wanted her? Why?

"You don't want this," her voice barely audible. "You don't know me, Alec."

"Do I need to know how to breathe in order to live? No, dove, I don't. But I want to. I want you."

She shook her head, but two fingers curled under her chin and lifted it so her eyes met darkened blue. His palm slid up to cup her jaw, which she leaned into.

"I want you, Iris. I don't know what this is or where it will go, but I want you. So where you go, I go with you. Where I go, I want to bring you with. I want to give you the world."

His thumb traced her cheek softly as she closed them, savoring that moment. She could feel his heavy gaze on her face, watching. Waiting.

"Okay." She opened her eyes. "Then show me."

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Gentle Caress

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:54:42 GMT

Challenge: AO3 Is Down
Prompt: Any, Any, Public Display of Affection
Gifted to: Octahedrite

Tropes: Mafia MMC, Tattooed MMC, Fall Season Vibes, I'm Soft for Her

Everything had been lovely that morning. The cool fall breeze trailed leaves in the wind. The smell of the coffee in her hand kept her warm inside and out. Her sweater was soft against her skin, making the day a comfortable one. She watched as people passed through the small coffee shop, the bells above the door tinkling each time it opened nearby. It was the routine that would set the tone for the rest of the day.

A chair slid out next to hers, and she snapped her gaze to the man who had her frowning. His crisp three-piece suit barely creased as he crossed a leg to lounge back in the seat he now occupied.

"Don't frown like that, sweetheart. It'll give you wrinkles and that beautiful face doesn't deserve that."

She wrinkled her nose at the endearment and rolled her eyes, "Then stop crashing my peaceful mornings."

"How else would I be able to say good morning to my favorite person?"

"Alec, what do you want?" she sighed. There went her morning of peace.

He smirked and that was all it took for her to get a flutter. His gaze was locked on her face and he must have caught it because the smirk only grew into a full grin. Her eyes flickered down to gaze at the hand that rested gently on the top of the table. It always amazed her how someone could sit through the pain of tattoos on their hand for so long.

Both of his hands and wrists were covered with them, which always made her wonder if he had full sleeves or even the whole body. There were hints of them peeking above his collar, so she knew he had something. Her thoughts trailed off and she tried to focus on her coffee instead of the man beside her.

She must have gotten lost in the blankness of enjoying the weather because there was a feather-light touch. She jerked back for a second and looked at Alec. His hand was near her face and she raised an eyebrow at him. That had been a daring move. He'd never touched her beyond the small hand touch here and there.

"You looked so peaceful, dove. I just brushed your hair back when it got in your face."

He sat up from where he was lounging, so that he was closer to her. She didn't move away when he reached out. Their eyes locked across the table. Rough knuckles traced over her cheeks so tenderly and down her jaw. Her heart rate picked up and a breath caught in her throat. His eyes darkened at her reaction.

"You are so beautiful, dove."

There was a cough, and Alec pulled away, leaving her with a sense of disappointment. They turned to see another man dressed nicely, though not to the same degree as Alec.

"I apologize sir, but there is a situation that needs your attention."

She watched as Alec's posture changed and the look on his face grew colder. He gave the man a nod and stood up, brushing the invisible dirt off his tailored suit. He stepped around the table to stand in front of her. Without preamble, he took her hand and bent over, laying a kiss on her palm. She flushed and gasped at the intimate gesture.

"Have a lovely day, Ms. Summers. I will see you sometime soon."

The only thing she could do was watch him walk away. Suddenly, the day hadn't turned as sour as she expected. No, it felt a little bit warmer at the unexpected affection.

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