elaia

elaia on ao3 29 | she/her 💖💜💙 i read and write things. mostly tomione.

[elaiawrites]

Hi! I'm Hannah, and I go by elaia on ao3. I read both tradpub and fanfiction extensively and tend to scream/shriek/screech about books and fics I love. For tradpub, I adore literary fiction and sci-fi/fantasy and for fanfic, I am obsessed with dead dove fics and darker content.

Some tradpub authors I love: Melissa Broder, Hanya Yanagihara, Yaa Gyasi, Hernan Diaz, Ocean Vuong, N.K. Jemisin, and Ted Chiang.

Some fanfic pairings I love: Tomione, Reylo, and Ghoulcy.

I also write! Here are my fics - I'll update this list as it continues to expand :) All are Tomione, all can be found on ao3, and please! mind! the! tags! My writing leans towards the darker side of things.

Completed:

You Look Just Like Her - kidnapping/imprisonment erotic thriller where Hermione eerily looks just like Tom's late wife, 51k words

The Eyes Are The Best Part - chef!Tom and foodie!Hermione where there is more to Tom than meets the eye, 28k words

Hunger - zombie!Tom and doctor!Hermione where humanity is devastated by an insidious disease, 2k words

Extraction - dentist!Tom extracts the wisdom teeth of a new patient who he decides to keep for himself, 777 words

garden of eden - instead of Adam & Eve, it's Tom & Hermione, 1.5k words

A Honeymoon to Remember, Shutter, Edge of His Universe, show me your teeth - co-written oneshots that are a product of stitched together drabbles

WIPs

Anxiety is the Dizziness of Freedom - ABO with redpill influencer alpha!Tom and fiesty omega!Hermione

My Wife - psycho simp professor!Tom & lawyer!Hermione's marriage appears to be on the brink of a collapse when a lunch reservation is cancelled

To Kill a Kingdom - a medieval, high fantasy, magical AU with Tom and Hermione as both enemies and lovers

Eat Slay Love - tour guide!Tom shows a fresh-from-a-breakup Hermione around Northern Vietnam

Dreams of Blood and Starlight - a golden trio AU longfic featuring a dark!Hermione and navigation of pureblood politics

Hope you enjoy <3 Thank you for reading and feel free to ask me anything! :)

[turtleshellpowerup]

A little edit I made of my fic.

Read here

[tomionefinds]

We at TomioneFinds, with the help of the Mud & Blood Tomione Discord, have been crafting a list of Tomione classics that created tropes and situations that have become a part of the Tomione fanfic toolbox.

Criteria for selection:

Older fics

Set forth a trope that has become part of Tomione fanfics

May not be getting seen easily in fanfic searches

These fics may not be finished and many of them were written before Deathly Hallows came out. We know fandom has a preference for completed fics right now, but we urge you to check these out. Many of these fics set forth situations and plot devices that are beloved in newer fics, and, like us, may start you on your journey to find others and creating your own. Many of them are a joy to see the rush of Tomione as it developed as a fandom.

This is part 2 of a series.

-TF Team

The Contract by Lady Miya

M | Complete | 151k

Greetings Wife; Imagine my surprise when I found out I was married. I am convinced you all have some clever plan behind it. However, make no mistake, I will not let myself be played. - Voldemort. Rated M for a reason. Read warnings.

Spoils of War by Serpent in Red

M | One shot | 1k

In the midst of flames, one particular pair of eyes captured his eyes. Considerably darker than other one-shots and multichaptered fics I've written, including "Prisms of Darkness". Be warned.

Back to the Past by Mariico

T | Complete | 21k

Hermione, one of ten contestants trying to win the hand of Prince Ronald Bilius Weasley, had no desire to become the future princess. All she wanted to do was to be surrounded by books daily and immerse herself in their knowledge. But when Tom shows up and offers her the possibility, she has to decide between what she wants, and what is right.

Capitulate by uchiha.s

T | One shot | 11k

The Mirror of Erised shows us our desires — but can it grant them?

Plans Fifty Years in the Making by Relentless

T | One shot | 2k

Sometimes to get what you want, you have to wait a long time, and plan accordingly.

More below the cut!

Assassin by Sionnain

M | One shot | 8k

Through her hate, she becomes his Assassin, and he finds her beautiful when she kills.

Into the Horcrux by Adelaide

M | Complete | 13k

HGTRLV CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR HBP! It is up to Hermione to destroy Slytherin's locket and rid the world of another one of Voldemort's horcruxes, but can she truly do what it takes? COMPLETE

River of Lathe by anche

T | Complete | 18k

This is a reworking and expansion of my story Nepenthes. Some parts will sound familiar, some are new. Voldemort has won and Hermione must find her place in the new world. previously posted on fictionally

Just Let Me Wake Up Already by Kako

T | WIP | 70k

What would you do if you went into a pensieve, and then found that you couldn't leave? What if the only person who could see you was your arch-nemesis? You'd haunt him and try and make his life miserable, of course. HG/TR

Thorns by Kako

T | Abandoned | 30k

When a young Hermione accepts magic lessons from a stranger through the Room of Requirement, she has no way of knowing that the two are living in different times. Her knowledge becomes his greatest weapon; his obsession becomes her nightmare. HG/TR-LV

Patience to Kill by Shamelessly Radiant

M | One shot | 2k

TRHG, ONE-SHOT: He has always been observant, and so he notices her pursing lips, watches her doubtful gaze. He pretends not to really care, smiles his charming smile and spins his web of lies. She is a clever one, he knows, and all the more fun for him. He has always been a patient man, patience before the kill. (Tomione)

[elaiawrites]

As a writer I’ve often changed the endings of fics mid-way, or even as I get thoughtful comments on a WIP. Are there any alt endings you had for your fics that didn’t make the cut or got changed?

Hope all is well! 🫶🏽❤️🖤

YES! You Look Just Like Her instantly comes to mind - I didn't choose the ending until about 2-3 days before I wrote/posted the final chapter. I bounced around with about 5 possible endings, which I'll share below.

MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD

It's no secret that YLJLH was incredibly personal for me - and as such, the endings changed as time went on.

Ending 1 - Toxic "HEA" in Tom's POV

In my first, original outline of YLJLH (which I initially thought would only be like 10 chapters or so lmao what happened), this was going to end in Tom's POV. There was no winter mansion, Draco was going to break into the Little Hangleton home, and it would have ended in Tom's victory, some sick inner monologue while he fucked Hermione lololol.

Ending 2 - Tom killing Hermione and Crookshanks

In the middle of writing YLJLH, I experienced a devastating breakup from the person who loosely inspired Tom to begin with. And it felt like I had died. So this ending changed to something quite horrific and gruesome and tragic, a murder-suicide which also resulted in the death of Crooks.

Ending 3 - Hermione killing Tom

After some time, this then changed because I was pissed and angry and filled with hate and in my revenge fantasy, had Hermione freeing herself from her imprisonment and brutally killing Tom.

Ending 4 - Bellatrix POV, but pining after Tom

After some more time, this changed again to something that closely resembles the actual ending of YLJLH, but instead, Bellatrix pines after Tom, waiting for him in the afterlife. I wanted it to showcase the toxicity of love, how pathetic it can be, how it haunts you even after death, how it blinds you even after abuse.

Ending 5 - The Final Ending

When it came time to write the ending, I realized I hated Ending 4. I hated it so, so, so much because it felt so bleak, but not in a way that was beautifully heartbreaking. I also hated what it seemed to suggest, not just for myself, but for other women. Will we never be able to move on? Will we never get our closure and resolution? So, it changed and it ended on something that I believe wasn't just the "right" ending, but the perfect one for this fic.

Thank you for asking this question, I'm glad to have the space to yap about all the possible endings of YLJLH <3

[vesperinadraws]

Drew this for @dillpicklepanic for ‘thigh highs and tiptoes’.

https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/222929551

[clavasbalas]

Dratomione - Challengers edition

I've drawn this for the beautiful @wanderesswonderwrites.

Everybody wish her a happy bday!

Also. LUCKY HERMS.

[elaiawrites]

Sharing some of my favorite content I’ve consumed in April 🧡💚💙 Devoured 42 fics, read 3 books, and watched 10 movies!

Was totally blown away by Irrational (Fic #1.618) by Phantom_Fish, Ecdysis (Fic #8) by aldergeist, men are trash and maybe you’re a raccoon by b_lovedhunter, and Superposition by thedarkstars. 🖤

The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi should be REQUIRED READING. 🇵🇸

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker was an eerie, gruesome, and relevant horror novel. 🦇

Project Hail Mary was an excellent movie adaptation that I watched in the theaters THREE times! 🪐The Drama was incredibly thought provoking, darkly hilarious, and so well acted! 💍

[elaiawrites]

Anxiety snippet? FEED AND SUPPORT RHE TURTLES C’MON! I’m endangered!

But jokes aside I’m just so excited for this fic! Even without a snippet (if those aren’t your thing), I just wanted to shower it in praise!

I CAN'T LET TURTLES STARVE!!! Soooo it's only a tiny smidge of a snippet but to be honest...this is all I have written for the next chapter right now. 😫 So glad you're loving Anxiety though, I'm so excited for what's to come hehe 🖤

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When Hermione swung the door open, she flinched at the frigid gust of wind that slammed against her and instinctively brought her arms up to wrap around her chest. She could hear Tom behind her inhale sharply at the sudden shift in temperature, then swear under his breath as the outside chill clashed with the heat of the coffeeshop.

God, it was freezing outside. She really should have brought a warmer jacket.

[wanderesswonderwrites]

Cozy Sunday: The Only Beautiful Thing in the World by speechwriter

art by Nurchie.

Rating: M

Pairing: Tomione

AU: Avatar The Last Airbender

Chapters: 9/9, 58,543 words

Summary:

Everyone knows that Tom Riddle is the perfect Avatar. An effortless diplomat and prodigious bender, he’s the Fire Nation’s pride and joy.

Strangely, though, Riddle has never been able to access the Avatar State. To that end, Hermione Granger—a Northern waterbending master—has been invited to the Fire Nation’s Royal Palace, in hopes that her qi-therapy techniques will unlock Riddle’s full Avatar power.

No one knows that Hermione Granger is part of a society that has been tracking Riddle’s actions meticulously for years. Hermione knows full well that Riddle isn’t what he seems. She knows what he’s planning to do if he unlocks the Avatar State.

She’s going to make sure that never happens.

Read on AO3 here.

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Thank you @elaiawrites for feeding into my ATLA obsession.

[elaiawrites]

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE TOMIONES!!!!!!

[tomionefinds]

Fairytale aus?

Hi Anon! Lots of great Tomione works that are Fairy Tale AUs or ones with fairytale elements. Sharing a few below, but please be sure to check our Tag: Fairytale too! Happy reading! —Jin

A Swan with Clipped Wings by Aliceemersonwrites2

E | WIP | 32k words

Hermione Granger lands in the past with one goal- to defeat Tom Riddle before he can ruin the wizarding world. Unfortunately, his closest follower serves as a major distraction to her plans before she discovers that there are no princes or saviours in the world of 1940s pureblood culture.

Fallen Cinderella by Auroratellsstories

E | WIP | 22.6k words 

Will Hermione escape her cage, or is she doomed to remain ensnared by the darkness she secretly craves? A taboo retelling of Cinderella.

Don't Check the Closet by LadyUrsa

E | Complete | 20k words

After a slew of miserable dates, including being stood up four times in a row, Hermione can't believe her luck when she gets the attention of a man like Tom Riddle. He’s brilliant, gorgeous, and absolutely devoted to her. He’s perfect for her in every way, and her life is so much better with him in it. Everything is perfect with Tom.  Completely perfect. Except… Except he knows things he shouldn't. Except there are four missing Quidditch players who stood her up and then vanished. Except Tom has a closet door that’s only sometimes there. Except he lies to her about the door when it’s not. Except Hermione wants to know. What’s in the closet?

My Soul to Keep by TheCorrosivePen

E | Complete | 12.8k words

In which Tom Riddle is not quite a ghost, Hermione Granger just wants to live past midnight and things most definitely do go bump in the night. A mix of dark fairy tale, gothic horror and psychological thriller. When Hermione meets an alluring stranger at the All Hallows Eve Ball, she has no idea how much her life will transform in a matter of hours. Hours that may just be her last. A Halloween themed short story, just for the chills and thrills. Already complete as usual. New section every other day until the 31st.

Adamant by hioangeost

E | Complete | 21.8k words

Hermione has to make an after-hours delivery to Paragon Enterprises as part of a project for work. On the way there, she encounters former schoolmate Tom Riddle. A loosely Red Riding Hood inspired Tomione fic. Takes place in an alternate (but recognisable) universe, where the two attended Hogwarts concurrently.

sour red apple by WanderessWonder

E | One-Shot | 4.9k words

Mirrors don't show you monsters, no. They show your truest self, and that is so much worse.

[neneneru]

They hate but love each other ( ꈍ◡ꈍ)

[toctua]

Targaryen's Bastard! Tom Marvolo Blackfire

[elaiawrites]

Excuse me I’m about to pass out

[elaiawrites]

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD THAT UODATE HAS ME CHOKED AND IN LOVE!!!!

How are you? Have you been drinking water? Are you feeling better?

I LOVE THIS CHAPTER IT IS SO GOOD I WANNA ASK QUESTIONS BUT ITS SO GOOD!!!

Thank you so much mad!!!! <3 <3 <3 I'm feeling so much better! I hydrated so much and guzzled down electrolytes hahaha.

Gahhhh so glad you loved the latest chapter to Anxiety!!! I wanted to update before my vacation but there just wasn't time and I didn't want to rush it! I'm glad I gave it the attention it needed <3 What questions do you have? I might have answers ;) (although I won't spoil things!)

[elaiawrites]

What fics are you obsessed with right now?!

Ahhh so many!! Please don't ask me how many WIPs I'm following in how many ships. Also don't ask me how many longfics I'm slowly making my way through!! I am SO behind!! BUT some shoutouts are:

Nobody Rides for Free by in_rainbowssss

la mort by artvemis

Superposition by thedarkstars

Losing All My Innocence in the Backseat by TurtleShellPowerup

The Art of Noticing by clavas_balas

Taming of the Shrew by uncontrollableranter

Night-blooming Violets by Useful_Oxymoron

It runs in the blood by metalomagnetic

[elaiawrites]

what's your favorite trope? do you find similarities between your favorite tropes in books and in fics?

Ooooooooh such a fun question! I'm a "write what you like to read" kind of girlie so honestly a lot of my own fic reflects my favorite tropes! I looooove kidnapping/imprisonment. ABO is *chefs kiss*, especially if it isn't just PWP. I'm down bad for cannibalism because I love the hunger, the consumption, the desperate need to devour. I also have a soft spot for a BAMF and Dark Hermione. And honestly, I am a SUCKER for a twisted happily ever after. A subjective one. A "HEA if you squint" one.

As for books, my taste is totally different than fic! I mainly read literary fiction, particularly what I like to call "hot sad girl" books or "weird girl literature." So...tropes aren't so much a thing in terms of the tradpub I like to read! At least I think...

Loved this question! Sorry it took me so long to get to it!

[tomionefinds]

Any fics with one bed trope? No muggle aus or modern aus (or anything similar to that).

Preferably long fic but okay if not.

Thank you!

Hello Anon! Here are a couple fics that have "only one bed" or forced proximity tropes that are set in the magical canon universe. Thank you to @nerysdax and @elaiawrites for also sharing some suggestions! —Jin & Haus

The Intervention (A Friendship Experiment) by uncontrollableranter

E | WIP | 157,520 words

We've all read what happens when Hermione travels back in time. This story is the one where Tom travels forward. They still end up together, though. (It just takes a really long time).

Dark Seduction by crochetaway

E | Complete | 72,627 words

As Tom Riddle is hunting for the diadem in Albania, he stumbles across a strange artifact he's never seen before. Hermione Granger is a lowly Ministry employee on vacation in the mountains of Albania. She's found the perfect cabin for a week of relaxing, hiking and reading. Until a stranger shows up in her living room. Wearing a time-turner. Complete!

The Black Veil by NerysDax

E | One-Shot | 16,314 words

Samhain: When the veil's at its thinnest, the impossible will occur. Up is down, down is up. Everything can be achieved by those the Goddess values. COMPLETE

Masters of Manipulation by NerysDax

E | Complete | 161,661 words

A true manipulator will control the universe, but who will achieve the wanted mastership? Hermione suddenly finds herself opposing Tom Riddle in a quest for knowledge banned by the Founders of Hogwarts. Can she stop the heir before he becomes invincible?

One Night in Berlin by Midnightsnow88

E | One-Shot | 3,365 words

Previously titled as "Fucking Riddle". (I had to change it because fanfiction were going to have a moan about the title, Boo!) Written for Draco's Den Roll-a-Drabble Prompt in January 2019. My Roll-a-Drabble prompts were: Tom Riddle/Hermione Granger and mistaken for a couple. Hermione and Riddle work together at Malfoy Industries, albeit reluctantly. They need to go to Berlin to close a big deal and their overnight stay is full of adventure and misunderstandings.

Boss, Bed, and Beyond by CourtingInsanity

E | One-Shot | 5,031

At the last minute, Hermione is asked to accompany her boss, the sexy playboy Tom Riddle, on a business trip. Which is totally fine...except...she's been in love with him for the past two years and has no idea how to even speak to him without working up a sweat. To make matters worse, they arrive at the hotel in France to find that the reservation has been "lost in translation" (read: Tom is a Slytherin expert at manipulating situations)...and there is only one bed. I wonder what will happen... Written for the Tomione Smut Fest hosted by the amazing and wonderful Weestarmeggie17, with the trope "one bed".

[elaiawrites]

It’s been a while since my last rec! For Monday Minis Tomione I’d like to draw everyone’s attention to Novella by @nocturnia29, a priest!Tom fic that is an unhinged delight. Tom's violent obsession is on full display here and the final image of this oneshot won't fade from your mind for some time.

Summary: 1950s, England. Father Tom Riddle lives a dull life of sermons and silence until a young widow, steps into his church. Fascination turns to obsession when he discovers her secret: a power like his own.

Word Count: 4k