Kick's 2023 Fic Roundup (YEEEHA!)
[Please use the Kayne Malevolent voice for that title]
SOOOOOO all domains included—fics, original fiction, nonfiction, and copywriting—I wrote over 300k words this year. Of that, fic was 132,449 words! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'm pretty proud of it, honestly, so I thought I'd hop on the rundown bandwagon.
Thanks to everyone who read my stuff, kudos-d it, commented on it, and yelled with me about it on Tumblr and Discord (Honk-Honk to all my honkos!!! 💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤). Y'all have made my life so much more fun this year.
The Sandman - Dreamling
Music When You Speak [Rated E | 72,075 words]
When incognito rock star Dream of the Endless drifts into Hob Gadling's record store, it's instant attraction. Neither of them expected things to get this serious.
This started out as an experiment in "taking time to enjoy the scenery," so naturally I had to [SPOILER ALERT] add a kidnapping subplot that ends with Dream naked and covered in blood.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Oops.
I'm so glad so many people loved it. I loved it too. Still do.
Playlist here
Aaaaand complimentary ficlet, Piece by Piece [Rated T | 610 words].
I'll Make You Sorry [Rated E | 12,035 words]
Things from Hob's past are making Hob's hookups run screaming into the night, and it's really freaking him out. Dream is very concerned (both that other people are dreaming Hob's dreams and that Hob takes so many lovers).
This is my only canon-adjacent fic (so far) that isn't ficlet or pure smut, and I enjoyed making both of them so deeply uncomfortable. Also I need to write more Corinthian because I found his voice disturbingly easy to emulate. 😂😂😂
On Sex Dreams and Anachronisms [Rated E | 1,818 words]: Two embarrassing times Dream dropped in on Hob's sexy dreams and one much nicer one. Second silliest thing I wrote this year.
(Not) Spellbound [Rated E | 1,192]: This is just bondage smut. You're welcome. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
How to Extract Your Boyfriend from Toxic Internet Culture [Rated G | 704 words]: By far the silliest thing I wrote this year. Features retired Dream's stint as a True Crime Wine Mom.
One Tall Dark Stranger [Rated G | 565 words]: From the prompt "Accidental Hand Touching."
You Will Not Be Bothered [Rated G | 420 words]: From the prompt "picking a leaf/flower petal out of their hair, or brushing dirt off of their face."
I'll Be a Better Man Than My Father Ever Was - Chapter 4 by @chaosclimber | for the Dreamling for Ukraine fundraiser.
[PODFIC] Inappropriate Uses of the Dewey Decimal System and Coworkers by Hob Gadling, no PhD (Chapter 2) by @chaosheadspace | for the Dreamling for Ukraine fundraiser.
Metaphysics by @quillingwords
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The Sandman - Femslash Weekend!
This was so fun, and I have at least one more femslash idea I really hope to have the spoons to finish in January. 💜🖤💜🖤
You're Gonna Catch Hell [Johanna/Mazikeen | Rated E | 2,116 Words]
Johanna Constantine, a gun for hire, is meeting a very dangerous new client at Club Hell. A mysterious woman who spots her right when she enters the club might pose some complications.
Pure smut, although I have an enormous hc around this AU that I'm not sure will ever see the light of day.
Obliterate All Prior Things [Lucienne/Gault | Rated E | Words 3,421]
Whatever horrible thing Lucienne says is happening to The Dreaming is certainly happening. But the other part—the bit where Lucienne thinks she is the reason for it—cannot be allowed to stand.
Run away with me, Gault wants to say. We'll find our own way. Be whoever we want. And you can finally rest.
I have huge feelings about Gaulcienne, which will become extremely clear if you read this.
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The Magnus Archives — Goof Troop (aka., TimGerry)
Just an Animal Looking for a Home [Rated E | 33,349 words | Love and Nonsense AU - WIP]
When Tim Stoker came to Pinhole Books, it was like someone jammed a foot on the accelerator of Gerry's life. After a health scare, a wedding to his (let's be honest) soul mate, and the exponential growth of the shop, it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Now, Pinhole is opening a second location, their beloved Fiona Law is retiring, and Tim and Gerry are bringing a new canine member into their family. But even good changes can be overwhelming, and Gerry finds himself dealing with old trauma he thought he'd left far behind him. Plus, Tim is unexpectedly forced to face old conflicts, which takes him places where Gerry can't follow.
With all these stressors on top of the typical growing pains that come with a still-new marriage, Tim and Gerry have to learn to work through their issues together.
It's either that or fall apart.
This is the sequel to Hiding in Plain Sight, which I actually started this in 2022 and took a hiatus while I was writing Music When You Speak (so the word count includes 2022 chapters, don't @ me 😂). It's pretty heavy but I think the break will make the story that much better for it, honestly.
Playlist here.
Also in this AU, a couple ficlets set before TimGerry got together.
What's His Deal? [Rated T | 608 words]: Gerry tries to find out what Tim's deal is. Jon is completely unhelpful. From "Blossoming Romance" Tumblr prompt: "Attempting to find out if they are single/available"
Scoop [Rated E | 682 words]: Gerry has just hired a new employee at Pinhole books, and it may just cost him his sanity. Involves ice cream.
Ad Libitum [Rated E | 1,861 words - WIP]
It's Tim Stoker's first week at The Magnus Conservatory, and his piano accompanist hasn't shown up for auditions. An imposing goth swoops out of the shadows to save him, but Tim worries his instant attraction to the man may make it hard to control himself.
I just started this one! Music conservatory AU where Tim is studying voice and Gerry is a pianist. Excited to see where it goes (honestly, your guess is as good as mine at the moment).
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And of course I've got a book and a Patreon with two serials in progress if you're interested.😉😉😉 But I hope to write a LOT more fic in 2024! Love y'all. 💜🖤💜🖤💜💜🖤💜🖤💜💜🖤💜🖤💜
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I am back yet again with more incorrect quotes. This time it's just tma JonDaisy (I've recently found this ship and find it neat :D) and TimGerry, and not my au, however feel free to apply any of these to my au (except the suggestive ones since my au is a daycare au)
JonDaisy
Jon: Daisy, what are you doing tomorrow?
Daisy: Having my day ruined by whatever you’re about to ask me to do.
*At a speed dating event*
Jon: Oh wow, people are really shallow.
Daisy: Consider it a background check. For example: Do you have a death certificate?
Jon: *Checks their pulse* Sorry, not yet.
Daisy: Good, I'm not fucking a ghost again.
Daisy: Jon is playing hard to get.
Daisy: Little do they know, I'm a master at playing hard to get rid of.
Daisy: I am so cool. I am an absolute Chad. I am the epitome of coolness and awesomeness—
Jon: Hi.
Daisy: *melts down in a flustered heap of softness*
Daisy: Ugh, crushes are so dumb.
Jon: I know. Whenever I’m near the person I like I just start acting stupid.
Daisy: But you’re always acting stupid?
Jon: ...
Jon: Yeah, don’t think about that too hard.
Jon: You have to apologize to them Daisy.
Daisy: Fine! But I must warn you that this might make me a better, nicer person and that is NOT the person you fell in love with!
Jon: Being gay is a constant battle between "I wish to sit on a window bench with my lover, our legs tangling as we listen to the birds" and "Hey, let's go throw rocks at fascists" and I think that's very sexy of us.
Daisy: If the window's open and you time it right, you can do both.
Daisy: Are you ready to commit?
Jon: Like, a crime or a relationship?
Daisy: I’m in love with you.
Jon: We called off the prank war last night at midnight, dork.
Daisy: I know.
Jon: Ah. Okay. Um. Cool. Neat. Very cool. Cool. Cool. Coolcoolcool-
Jon: I have feelings for you.
Daisy: Why? What's wrong with you? Are you sure you're okay?
TimGerry
Tim: I truly go into housewife mode when I'm someone's soulmate- like, I'll make you pancakes and bacon every morning.
Gerry: This is a lie.
Gerry: I'm literally dating them. This is a lie.
Gerry: THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO COOK A PANCAKE, WHAT IS THIS.
Tim: Are we fighting or flirting?
Gerry: I'm pinning you against a wall with my hand around your neck-
Tim: Your point?
Gerry: Pros and cons of dating me.
Gerry: Pros. You'll be the cute one.
Gerry: Cons. Holy shit, where do I begin-
Tim: So... what would you do if you were in bed with me?
Gerry: Depends. Is your bed comfortable?
Tim: Yes.
Gerry: I'd sleep.
Tim: We’re getting married, bitches!
Gerry: And we're about to make it everybody else's problem.
Gerry: I owe you one.
Tim: That’s ok. You can just date me and we’ll call it even.
Gerry, trying to flirt: So, you come around here often?
Tim, confused: I mean, this is my house, so yeah.
Tim: That was so hot, Gerry.
Gerry: I literally called the person who just flirted with you a degenterate dog and told them I hope they get dragged through the streets.
Tim: I'm so in love with you.
Gerry: Just a minute. I need to go take out the trash.
Tim: Oh. We're going out?
Gerry: Wh...
Tim: Hey, wanna take a shower with me?
Gerry: I have a gun in that nightstand beside the bed. If I ever say no to that question, I want you to take it out and shot me because I’ve obviously gone crazy.
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