Strange as Non-Fiction

I'm currently writing for Stardew Valley, Undertale, and Ruby Dixon's Corsairs universe. Background image by kardamonich

[astellus]

Welcome to my Writing master list and other information.

My asks are currently : open for drabble/writing requests

I'm currently writing for the following fandoms:

Stardew (with a heavy slant towards Elliott, Harvey and Shane)

Undertale

Corsairs/Ice Planet Barbarians

The Arcana visual novel

I'd love to hear from you!

You can find me on A03 here.

I've also got a separate side blog where I can keep all of my undertale stuff in one place over at: The Librarbrian

[sunny-therapy]

Wolfstar as Harvey and Sebastian (Stardew Valley)

[kellycataclysm]

Holding Back, Holding On

I've been wanting to go back and give my early fics a little polish, but one in particular, I wanted to rewrite. Lyra and Harvey's first date... and first time. My knowledge of them is so much deeper than it was when I wrote that back in 2023, back when I'd only been writing them for a month. I've been working on this for a while and finally had time to finish it this week. I hope you'll check it out. There's a snippet under the cut.

You can read Holding Back, Holding On on AO3 here.

Harvey kissed her tenderly, as if she was the most precious treasure he ever held, and it kept everything else at bay. Nothing else mattered as long as he was there. Every caress and sound, every kiss and affectionate word, all made her heart beat faster, and encouraged her to wrap her arms around his shoulders and pull him close.

'I could kiss you for hours.' She whispered. 'You have the softest lips…'

He smiled, his thumb brushing over her cheekbone as he deepened the kiss. She couldn't get close enough, had never wanted to kiss anyone so much, and desperation rose in her belly. She wanted more and they parted, breathless once again, as she placed her hand over his thundering heartbeat, fingertips travelling lower.

His stomach tensed as a shudder rolled through him, goosebumps erupting under her touch. Her eyes shone with a small spark of courage, as fire pooled deep inside. Harvey inhaled sharply as her fingers skated over his erection, where he strained against the fabric of his boxers, cupping him as he throbbed against her palm. Then, she kissed him and dipped her hand beneath the waistband.

'Harvey…' She moaned as her fingers curled around his cock.

'God, Lyra… honey…' He breathed as she stroked him, before the desire to see more of him caused her to drag her lips from his and duck her head.

You can read Holding Back, Holding On on AO3 here.

Thank you always to @saradika-graphics for the lovely dividers.

[clarisinne]

Exactly 2 years ago I started posting Cringefail Farmer, here's a remake of one of my favorite episodes to celebrate :) thank you guys for following along my silly little comic <3

[drchucktingle]

tough but fair

[voideydew]

Self indulgent art :3 just 3hrs of drawing what makes me happy: teal, orange, rake brush, Sam.

[fangiest]

people don’t understand elliott like we do i fear. i see so many people framing his character as creepy, rude, arrogant and a bad husband, WHICH HE ISN’T so that’s why I wanted to highlight some points surrounding elliott’s personality from his in game lines! (don’t take this too seriously these are just my takes and i just love to talk about my fuckass pixel husband from the fuckass farming game)

Despite passionate, Elliott is a struggling artist, very unsure about the future and the value of his creations:

“Sometimes I wonder if I might have a self inflated image and no real skills.”

“I write in hopes of connecting with others through time and space. *sigh*...times are changing, though. People don't read anymore.”

At the same time, he’s a lonely person, more than he really lets on at first. Leah and Willy seem to be the only people that are close to him, and he seemingly struggles to make connections, as much as he yearns for them:

“It's a little lonely out here on the beach... so I apologize if I was ever a little too forward with you when we first met. I was just eager to have a friend. It feels good to have a close friend like you.”

“Sorry, I'm feeling morose today. I wish there was more certainty about the future. I don't want to grow old as a lonely hermit on this beach...”

He has quite a few lines being grateful/ somewhat shocked that farmer goes out of their way just to seek him out, make conversation, is interested im what he has to say, etc. He desperately wants someone to see him as he is, and actually decide that they like what they see, want him close for all he is, even if some people deem him to be a little weird. In a way, he just moved into pelican town, with no idea if his life would work out just based on his effort and love for his profession. Think about it, he’s an artist, going through a big change, with no one to support him. It matters a lot that there’s someone that actually seems to like him enough to keep visiting and caring for him, even when himself doesn’t see the exact reason:

“I know that I am kind of an 'oddball'. I hope you don't mind.”

“You've come to visit me in the cold? I could do with a respite from my lonely labors.”

“Visit my cabin whenever you like. I could use the company.”

“A gentle little sunbeam woke me up this morning. I've never felt so refreshed. I'm sorry if that isn't very interesting to you.”

Also, it’s important to him to have at least one person out there that believes in his art, which, to an artist, is something so special and inspiring in moments you have little faith in your own creations:

“[Player], I know you have faith in my abilities as a writer. That means a lot to me.”

He’s sensitive, and not afraid to be meticulous about his appearance, which also may seem odd to other people, but then there’s farmer who’s willing to appreciate that:

“I have to brush my hair daily, or else it'll clump up into messy knots. It's a lot of work. I'm surprised I haven't just shaved it off in a fit of passion. I suppose I am too vain.”

I personally find it beautiful that he finds inspiration within the farmer. Some people claim he only sees you as that: a solution to his problems, but I disagree! It’s one of the most beautiful things to become an artist’s muse. Farmer isn’t just a means to an end, they’re one of the few people that reach out to him and are interested in building this connection that he yearns for, and therefore, someone Elliott loves gets inspiration from, wants to create when around them. Farmer lifts him up, so it’s most fair if he does the same. Grateful from being given such a gift, he always makes sure farmer is as appreciated as he is, too:

“I've been keeping a journal ever since we moved in together. Now that I actually have a life, I have lots to write about. I want to make sure I always remember these years.”

“[Player], when you're around... I feel unusually creative. I know... strange, but it's true.”

“My dear, I require nothing at all on this day... you are already the greatest gift a man could hope for.

As much as his own job matters to him, he’s interested in learning about farmer’s job and lifestyle too, love makes you want to know that person and everything that makes them, them. He is also always aware of their wellbeing making sure they’re not pushing too hard.

“I never had much success growing plants in my old beach house. Hopefully I can pick up a thing or two by watching you. In this respect, you are the master and I only a humble apprentice.”

“Come here, let me massage your back. You look tense.”

Also, his reaction to farmer giving him the bouquet is so cute:

“I only wish I had given you a bouquet first!”

He always talks about how he feels so much better after marriage. He’s finally certain about something in life, that he loves someone, that he has found a soul out there that resonates with his, and knows him completely, that his art matters, that his life is working out:

“I came to the valley to find the ivory tower from which my talents could reign supreme. But what I really found was a dungeon of loneliness. You saved me from that.”

And at last, a little detail that i don’t think most people really think anything of it but I find adorable is that he changes his poems and the way he compliments the player depending on their gender presentation, but the sentiment stays the same, making each feel appreciated in their own special way. It feels thoughtful to me:

“From the brightest winter star, to a fragrant fairy rose... nothing can compare with your captivating beauty.” / “From the brightest winter star, to the shimmer of an iridium vein... nothing can compare to my wonderful man.”

“Wow, you look really handsome today! Did you shave? Your jawline is perfect.” / “Your feminine allure is irresistible today. I can't keep my eyes off you.”

Some notes is that I see a lot of complaints about the boat scene. I personally never understood why people hate it so passionately? I get that it might feel uncomfortable for some people, but you only get the ten heart event if you two are already dating (you can also deny to get on the boat if uncomfortable), and from the situation it’s easy to assume he planned a little romantic outing. He kisses the player a bit impulsively, sure, but considering you two ARE DATING and the moment called for it, I think it’s a bit of an exaggeration to claim he’s forcing the player, we see a lot of impulsive kisses in romantic scenes in media and I don’t really see people complain about it, anyways. Again, you can disagree on this but to my interpretation player just “trembles” from being a bit shocked in a good way (could also be an animation choice to show excitement, its pixels guys). I take the losing friendship with him if you say you’re uncomfortable thing not as him being obnoxious, just ashamed he read the room wrong and made a decision that made you uncomfortable. As he should, he apologizes for it.

He’s just a guy!!! A deeply lonely artist that is a hopeless romantic at heart, searching for someone who truly understands. He dedicates his book to you. He has a secret book of poems about you. He greets you with the softest of words, always, aware of everything you do and making sure you rest. He might be peculiar, but it’s just the way he is, a little awkward, but when he finds someone that he loves and loves him back, he does everything in his power to make them feel appreciated.

(Also it baffles me seeing people call him a cheater just because…he’s one of the only marriage candidates who doesn’t give up on his dream which is being a writer? “oh he leaves farmer blah blah blah” why would keeping his individuality be a bad thing? And even at book tour HE’S ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU, enough to write A FEW letters about what he’s doing and how he misses being at the farm is very eager to come back to his beloved. Even while living his dream, he knows his heart is also with farm, with you. I’m sorry he has a healthy relationship with farmer where he gets to pursue his dream career and be his own person outside of a relationship I don’t know what to tell you.)

[ithelpstodream]

lmao fuck

[fiona-glenanne-westen]

[kardamonich]

🍀🍀🍀

[housesalad]

hi harvey stardew valley enjoyers 👋

[fashion-runways]

LACEMADE Shell Goddess Dress pls help me get out of debt donating to: ko-fi.com/fashionrunways or dinahlance-shop.fourthwall.com

[oldowlshollow]

can't sleep so played around with style, brushes & color

commission / kofi

[fashion-runways]

SELKIE La Belle Époque Collection pls help me get out of debt donating to: ko-fi.com/fashionrunways or dinahlance-shop.fourthwall.com

[annetastic1981a]

The Stardew Valley Fanfic Writers Guild celebrated its third birthday on June 1st! As part of the festivities, a bingo card was created. Here's what I read to get a blackout bingo:

Spring bday: I Didn't Just Come Here To Dance by @futureamphibian

Birthday suit: Traditions by @caelwynn (you need to squint just a teensy bit!)

Childhood memory: Five Times Sebastian Despised His Birthday And The One Time He Realised He Didn’t by @orangemochafrapp

Summer bday: Summer 17 by plagueherheart

Unhappy bday: I Won't Do It Again by @upbeatrogue

1k+ words: A Birthday to Remember (Sam Stardew Valley) by @mercurymk

Bachelorette: Sebastian's Love Letter by @halixius

Outside Pelican Town: Sugared cranberries by @just-jellyfishing

Surprise party: Befriending Shadows by @greatdistractions

Bachelor: Harvey Fest by @adequateatbest

Under 1k words: Pick-Me-Up by @woundedsoul12

Non-marriageable: the muse I ain't refusin' by @folatefangirl

Winter bday: Pumpkin Pie by @pinkiepixels

Homemade gift: A Year of Wishes by @astellus

Happy bday: For the Better by @hullygeee

Fall bday: and many more by @planetary-nooo

Honourable mention to: Joja Bluu Balls by @frienduccine which fit several categories, but I'd already crossed them off by the time I read it!

[stardewfanficwritersguild]

Event Announcement: Birthday Bash Bingo!

In honor of the Guild's 3rd birthday, we're hosting a bingo! You're invited to celebrate with us by spreading comments to share the love. Anyone in the Stardew fandom is welcome to participate, but if you're interested in seeing what more the guild has to offer just check out our pinned post :)

More event info is listed below the cut. Happy commenting!

How It Works:

Read a Stardew Valley fanfic about any of these birthday-related categories and leave a comment!

You can mark multiple boxes if a fic meets the criteria for more than one

Bachelor, Bachelorette, and Non-Marriageable: the fic should be about the birthday of that character

i.e. Shane's birthday checks off "Bachelor", Caroline's birthday checks off "Non-Marriageable", etc.

Modded NPCs are welcome!

OCs' or Readers' birthdays do not count towards checking these three boxes

Outside Pelican Town: at least part of the fic takes place somewhere else (Zuzu City, Calico Desert, isekai'd to another world, etc.)

Check out the Birthday Bash Fic Roundup to get a head start!

Feel free to share your finished card and fic list with the hashtag #svwg 3rd birthday, and tag or message us to reblog your post!

[astellus]

Thank you, Anon, for the bones badge!!! It is perfection. 🦴☠️

[oldowlshollow]

been working on pieces for an upcoming project next week, but did this in between as a pallet cleanser. trying out thinner lines again.

i think even in domestic modern settings, essek would still be very fancy (caleb regularly brings him flowers from the local markets)

commission / kofi