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  1. Public Bookmark 62

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    For a time, the forces of Heaven and Hell left Aziraphale and Crowley alone. But with new plans in the works, the forces of good and evil want to make sure the meddling pair stay out of the way. They are still afraid of the newfound powers the pair seemed to possess, as demonstrated at their trials. So instead of coming at them directly, Gabriel and Beezlebub marry celestial and infernal curses to make Crowley and Aziraphale think they're human.

    But their plan, as usual, is imperfect. Crowley's enchantment fails almost immediately, but Aziraphale is still under the delusion that he is quite human indeed. Crowley needs to try and undo the curse without drawing the attention of celestial forces who might correct their enchantment and try a second time.

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    If you're looking for something with a canon tone, but light on angst, this story is for you. No spoilers for S2, but the story is informed by S2 characterization as of chapter 8.

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    30 Oct 2023

  2. Public Bookmark 22

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    One unsuspecting night, the children of the duke, Mike Wheeler and his sister Nancy are swept away by a group of pirates aboard a ship called The Cleric. They soon learn that the pirates plan to trade them to an evil captain named Vecna as repayment for a debt.
    Mike convinces a crewmember named Will Byers that he can help the crew to solve this problem in a way that doesn't involve Mike as leverage and he sets off with The Cleric on an adventure to defeat the villainous Venca. Along the way, Will and the rest of the crew teach him that maybe not all pirates are as heartless as Mike thought.

    Little does everyone suspect, Will knows exactly how this adventure will end, and it isn't good.

    Pretty much, it's pirate byler! It's got lots of fun stuff and slow burn and a little angst and Nancy and Mike interactions and everything and I just think it's a really fun AU, so I hope you enjoy it.

    Also, Check notes for TWs!

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    22 Oct 2023

  3. Public Bookmark 56

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    if you want to be loved, love

    There’s a monster with gaping jaws in Mike’s chest, and it is desire; there’s a prophetic oblivion calling his name, and it is want. Both are the root of sin, and both have dug deep into his guts and veins and ink-black blood.

    Will, however, seems to waver in that gray space between good and evil, virtue and sin: even his appearance marks this, with his hair that flickers between dark chocolate and ruddy blond in his light, eyes a dark brown spiked through with crushed bits of bright green, skin tanned to a nice shade contrasting with the iridescent light of his tattoos. In his strict adherence to the ways of the Holy One, he’s somehow managed to fall a bit from grace, and the messages he gives, though mixed, are comforting to Mike.

    You are not beyond redemption, he seems to say with each meeting and conversation and glint in his eyes, and I am not beyond sin.

    After being forced to tend to souls in the wasteland between Heaven and Hell, Mike is given a mission: deceive an angel into leading him to the gates of Heaven.

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    03 Jul 2023

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    Mike Wheeler always seems to gravitate toward Will Byers, like they’re connected by an invisible string; Will could be on the opposite end of any room and Mike would somehow find his way over to stand next to him. When Robin points this out to Will, Will thinks she’s crazy, and they strike a deal; if Will stays away from Mike for a week and notices how Mike will always find him, Will has to consider that maybe, just maybe, Mike has a crush on him too.

    A deal which Will agrees to because, why not? There’s no way this can be true.

    Can it?

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    17 Nov 2022

  5. Rec 17

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    [Title from Celestia by Ed Sheeran]

    Mike Wheeler had a rough few weeks. First his girlfriend breaks up with him (he understands why),he then figures out the painting wasn’t from el as well as something about himself and worst of all his best friend keeps him at arm's length.

    Mike is frustrated but won’t give up. He plans to get his best friend back, but is unsure how to tackle it.

    This is the moment his subconscious mind decides to show him some of his worst fears.

    Will this be the wake up call and motivation he needs to just do something or will he keep everything forever in his heart ?

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    16 Nov 2022