The Life of a Fanfic Fanatic

She/her. Caedes12 on AO3. Mostly M/M fanfic writer. Dabbled in Inuyasha, HP, Supernatural and Witcher fandoms

[caedes12]

Chapter 1

Genuinely love this story and I am so happy to finally share it! I CRANKED this sucker out.

I had been toying with the idea of creating new witchers since my last story, and I wanted a version where Jaskier was changed, but couldn’t figure out how i wanted to put the pieces together. 

But once I did... BOOM.

This will most likely end up being a series, the first arch in the first 11 chapters but it does NOT end in a cliff hanger. 

Cannot wait to hear your thoughts :) 

Chapters: 1/11 Fandom: The Witcher (TV), Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, Wiedźmin | The Witcher (Video Game) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion Characters: Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Vilgefortz of Roggeveen, Emhyr var Emreis, Vesemir (The Witcher), Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia, Jaskier | Dandelion, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Cirilla Fiona | False Ciri, Eskel (The Witcher), Lambert (The Witcher), Aiden (The Witcher) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Jaskier | Dandelion Whump, Witcher Jaskier | Dandelion, Human Experimentation, witcher experimentation, Captivity, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Recovery, Survivor Guilt, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Protective Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Mind Control, CIRI IS A QUEEN Summary:

Jaskier was supposed to be a distraction.

A loud distraction to give Geralt and the others time to run.

He did not expect to survive it.

He did not expect Nilfgaard to keep him.

[caedes12]

New Story Teaser

Ok finally writing again. Its been awhile. A new witcher fic. I kinda liked the idea of new witchers being made by Nilfgaard (I had rogue ones in my Kingdom Come stories).

So I am taking that nugget and RUNNING WITH IT LETS GOOO

Also I have been playing the game Witcher, so be prepared for in game references. its also totally fine if you haven't played it, you wont miss anything!

[caedes12]

It's 70 pages and Jaskier hasn't even seen Geralt yet so its going to be a LONG ONE!

For reference my last fic, The Sand Piper's lament, was a little over 80 pages.

[caedes12]

133 pages and 39k ish words lets gooooo. Going to make sure I reread for edits like 100 times but I plan to put up maybe later this week?? Or early next week.

[caedes12]

New Story Teaser

Ok finally writing again. Its been awhile. A new witcher fic. I kinda liked the idea of new witchers being made by Nilfgaard (I had rogue ones in my Kingdom Come stories).

So I am taking that nugget and RUNNING WITH IT LETS GOOO

Also I have been playing the game Witcher, so be prepared for in game references. its also totally fine if you haven't played it, you wont miss anything!

[caedes12]

It's 70 pages and Jaskier hasn't even seen Geralt yet so its going to be a LONG ONE!

For reference my last fic, The Sand Piper's lament, was a little over 80 pages.

[intosnarkness]

Here’s the thing: authors know when they get a rec on an older story. There’s a telltale uptick of kudos (with a 10-15% comment rate if you’re lucky) in your digest email.

The thing is, there’s no way to know where these people are coming from. In the before, when fandom was more in the corners we all knew about, you could search LJ or a message board or whatever social bookmarking site we were using. You could join the community and participate.

You could get a little dopamine hit by seeing someone tell their friends why they loved your story.

Anymore, those recs are hidden in discords, or in tiktoks or instagram slideshows that you can’t search for. They’re inaccessible, not discoverable unless you’re already there. You may never know why 27 people left kudos on an old story of yours, what they liked and found in your writing. You just get the thumbs up and a kinda lonely feeling, cause these could be your people. You could like them, maybe. You could be friends.

But you’ll never find out why they stopped by, or what people are saying about you behind your back, and that’s sad.

So thank you to the people who still do public rec lists on this webbed site. You are my sunshine, and I’m appreciative of all of you.

[saathi1013]

If you are recced a fic and enjoyed it, leave a comment telling the author where you came from! We like to know!

[the-pen-pot]

I would love to know! It happens now and then and it's a lovely surprise!

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

reblog if you love ao3 exactly how it is and you don’t want it to “update” or change in any way♡

[caedes12]

New Story Teaser

Ok finally writing again. Its been awhile. A new witcher fic. I kinda liked the idea of new witchers being made by Nilfgaard (I had rogue ones in my Kingdom Come stories).

So I am taking that nugget and RUNNING WITH IT LETS GOOO

Also I have been playing the game Witcher, so be prepared for in game references. its also totally fine if you haven't played it, you wont miss anything!

[caedes12]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

And we’re complete! 

Loved writing this story. Sometimes i go through a long period of not writing and I worry that I will never write again. And then I wake up and crank something out. So, I guess I’ll never know. 

I have been loving the witcher universe, I don’t know what ships/fandoms will take me in 2026, but I can’t wait to find out! Cheers!

Chapters: 5/5 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion Characters: Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Sigismund Dijkstra, Radowid V Srogi | Radovid V the Stern, Eskel (The Witcher), Ivar Evil-Eye (The Witcher), Vesemir (The Witcher), Aiden (The Witcher), Lambert (The Witcher), Original Characters, Witchers (The Witcher), Filavandrel aén Fidháil, Triss Merigold, Jaskier | Dandelion, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Additional Tags: Past Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Slow Burn, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Queen Ciri AU, Cintra Rebuilt, Jaskier | Dandelion is the Sandpiper, Political Alliances, Redanian Politics, Court Politics, Found Family, Identity Reveal, Hurt/Comfort, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Needs a Hug, jaskier being jaskier, Ciri is a menace and a Queen, Radovid and Triss are the Netflix version, Past Radovid | Jaskier, Non-Human Jaskier | Dandelion Summary:

When the two Redanian guards came around the corner without a witcher in the morning, Jaskier knew he was in for hurt.

[caedes12]

Last chapter comes out on WEDNESDAY!! WOOHOO

Chapters: 4/5 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion Characters: Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Sigismund Dijkstra, Radowid V Srogi | Radovid V the Stern, Eskel (The Witcher), Ivar Evil-Eye (The Witcher), Vesemir (The Witcher), Aiden (The Witcher), Lambert (The Witcher), Original Characters, Witchers (The Witcher), Filavandrel aén Fidháil, Triss Merigold, Jaskier | Dandelion, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Additional Tags: Past Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Slow Burn, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Queen Ciri AU, Cintra Rebuilt, Jaskier | Dandelion is the Sandpiper, Political Alliances, Redanian Politics, Court Politics, Found Family, Identity Reveal, Hurt/Comfort, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Needs a Hug, jaskier being jaskier, Ciri is a menace and a Queen, Radovid and Triss are the Netflix version, Past Radovid | Jaskier, Non-Human Jaskier | Dandelion Summary:

“We have other news to share.” Ciri said, “A delegation from Redania will be arriving in a fortnight.” Jaskier’s stomach dropped, Cirilla had said it would be soon but he didn’t know it would be that soon, “Any advice you’d like to give?

[caedes12]

Posting M/W/F until complete! Next chapter up on Mondaaaaay

Chapters: 3/5 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion Characters: Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Sigismund Dijkstra, Radowid V Srogi | Radovid V the Stern, Eskel (The Witcher), Ivar Evil-Eye (The Witcher), Vesemir (The Witcher), Aiden (The Witcher), Lambert (The Witcher), Original Characters, Witchers (The Witcher), Filavandrel aén Fidháil, Triss Merigold, Jaskier | Dandelion, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Additional Tags: Past Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Slow Burn, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Queen Ciri AU, Cintra Rebuilt, Jaskier | Dandelion is the Sandpiper, Political Alliances, Redanian Politics, Court Politics, Found Family, Identity Reveal, Hurt/Comfort, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Needs a Hug, jaskier being jaskier, Ciri is a menace and a Queen, Radovid and Triss are the Netflix version, Past Radovid | Jaskier, Non-Human Jaskier | Dandelion

Summary Chapter 3:

Jaskier knew that Geralt was testing him, but he really couldn’t bring himself to care. They were going on a hunt for monsters. Jaskier refused to be intimidated. There had been reports of a missing sewer worker and livestock bones in the runoff.

[caedes12]

I might be writing again

I have another witcher fic in the works! Is stealing from your own content still stealing? I might use OCs i created in my first witcher fic for this one.

My teaser for this one is it feature a QUEEN Cirilla becaue i love an HBIC. Pairing is Jaskier/Geralt :)

[caedes12]

update that i did write it yay

[caedes12]

Im back with a COMPLETE story set in the witcher fandom. It will be updated M/W/F until all the chapters are up. But it is all written, I just have to post it. 

Chapters: 1/5 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion Characters: Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Sigismund Dijkstra, Radowid V Srogi | Radovid V the Stern, Eskel (The Witcher), Ivar Evil-Eye (The Witcher), Vesemir (The Witcher), Aiden (The Witcher), Lambert (The Witcher), Original Characters, Witchers (The Witcher), Filavandrel aén Fidháil, Triss Merigold, Jaskier | Dandelion, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Additional Tags: Past Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Slow Burn, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Queen Ciri AU, Cintra Rebuilt, Jaskier | Dandelion is the Sandpiper, Political Alliances, Redanian Politics, Court Politics, Found Family, Identity Reveal, Hurt/Comfort, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia Needs a Hug, jaskier being jaskier, Ciri is a menace and a Queen, Radovid and Triss are the Netflix version, Past Radovid | Jaskier, Non-Human Jaskier | Dandelion Summary:

Jaskier adjusted the lute on his back, the city of Cintra on the horizon. He had not met any friends on his travels to the city, but then again, he hadn’t expected to do so. He was with several other bards, all responding to the call Cintra had made for bards to make a song cycle about Queen Cirilla’s reign. Even with his hasty exit from Redania, he managed to send a letter to a friend who he hoped would be a friendly face in the city, though they had not parted well.

The young queen was shrouded in mystery with a bit of infamy. Everyone knew that she was claimed by the Law of Surprise by the Butcher of Blaviken. The deranged witcher brought some of his witcher friends when Nilfgaard tried to conquer Cintra. Though Cirilla was only twelve at the time, her powers combined with the witchers were able to keep Cintra from the edge of defeat, though her grandmother still lost her life in the process. At the age of twelve, she was put on the throne, despite not being of age.

[caedes12]

I might be writing again

I have another witcher fic in the works! Is stealing from your own content still stealing? I might use OCs i created in my first witcher fic for this one.

My teaser for this one is it feature a QUEEN Cirilla becaue i love an HBIC. Pairing is Jaskier/Geralt :)

[kiramartinauthor]

When you're writing and you suddenly realize you don't know what happens next

[taraljc]

When you’re writing and you suddenly realise you DO know what happens next

[justahappycloud]

When you’re writing and you realise you have to write what happens next

[caedes12]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Finally continuing my Kingdom Come series! I am sooo excited about this next quick interlude. It adds lore about the new witchers AND more information about. 

Hope you enjooooy

Chapters: 1/3 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Coën (The Witcher)/Original Character(s), Aiden/Lambert (The Witcher), Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion, Eskel/Jaskier | Dandelion, Eskel/Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion, Coën (The Witcher)/Tel Characters: Coën (The Witcher), Tel (Kingdom Come), Vesemir (The Witcher), Erland of Larvik, Ealdred (The Witcher), Lambert (The Witcher), Guxart (The Witcher), Widros (Kingdom Come) Additional Tags: Kaer Seren (The Witcher), Destruction of Kaer Seren (The Witcher), Nonbinary Character, Slow Burn, Found Family, Mutual Pining, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Grief/Mourning, Suicidal Thoughts, Implied/Referenced Suicide Series: Part 3 of Kingdom Come Summary:

The new generation of witchers teeters on the edge—unbalanced, unstable, and barely in control. The secret to saving them could be in the lost rituals of the Trial of the Grasses… rituals thought to be lost forever. When Vesemir asks Coen to return to the ruins of Kaer Seren in search of answers, Coen agrees—though the journey means confronting the past he thought was buried for good.

He doesn’t go alone. Tel, a fay with ice in their veins and quiet strength in their steps, walks beside him. Together, they descend into snow, silence, and something far more dangerous than memory.

[caedes12]

The plot thickens with chapter 2 and I am SO EXCITED to see what you think :) 

Chapters: 2/? Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley/Blaise Zabini, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley Characters: Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Scorpius Malfoy, Albus Severus Potter, James Sirius Potter Additional Tags: Post-War, Canon Divergence - Post-Hogwarts, Curse Breaking, Curse Breaker Draco Malfoy, Healer Hermione Granger, Soul Bond, Forced Marriage, but only sorta?, It makes sense I swear, No SOUL mates, Case Fic, Neo-Death Eaters (Harry Potter) Summary:

Thirteen years after the war, Draco Malfoy thought he had left the past behind—but the Dark Mark’s curse refuses to fade. Desperate for answers, he turns to Hermione Granger, whose knowledge of healer magic may be his only hope. As they unravel the truth behind the Mark, long-buried secrets come to light, forcing Draco to face the true cost of his past. Time is running out, and the only solution may demand a sacrifice he never saw coming.

[caedes12]

I really didn’t think I would write in the Harry Potter universe again. Trans rights are human rights. 

But in times of turmoil, I tend to reach for old comforts. Harry Potter is one of them. Will I do more than this story? Who knows!

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley/Blaise Zabini, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley Characters: Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Scorpius Malfoy, Albus Severus Potter, James Sirius Potter Additional Tags: Post-War, Canon Divergence - Post-Hogwarts, Curse Breaking, Curse Breaker Draco Malfoy, Healer Hermione Granger, Soul Bond, Forced Marriage, but only sorta?, It makes sense I swear, No SOUL mates, Case Fic, Neo-Death Eaters (Harry Potter) Summary:

Thirteen years after the war, Draco Malfoy thought he had left the past behind—but the Dark Mark’s curse refuses to fade. Desperate for answers, he turns to Hermione Granger, whose knowledge of healer magic may be his only hope. As they unravel the truth behind the Mark, long-buried secrets come to light, forcing Draco to face the true cost of his past. Time is running out, and the only solution may demand a sacrifice he never saw coming.

[caedes12]

Well, writers block on my Witcher fic might push me back into writing Drarry. Who knew? Might weave in the forced marriage trope, for good measure.