I just finished reading your kylux fic “Bad Things” for the fifth or so time and needed to gush. Your writing is incredibly inspiring. Whether it be the details, incredibly accurate characterization or well built world surrounding your characters, as a writer and reader I am humbled, overjoyed and downright giddy.
So many moments had me gasping, worried, on the edge of my seat, no matter how many times I’ve experienced the twist. I think my absolute favorite part was this tidbit. I had to send it to a fellow writing friend of mine because it floors me every. single. time.
Excerpt from ‘Bad Things’:
“Ben. This is getting. This is about you. It’s all about you.”
“What do they say, Rey?”
“One word on each body, carved half a dozen times. Chest, arms, stomach.” Rey swallowed again. “Ben, they say ‘Bring him back.’”
Just. CHILLS. Absolute chills. Another moment that always hits me is Ben seeing his new name. The gratification you wrote into that, the outpouring of relief is felt in every single word. Hux is terrifying and all too perfect, yet he’s so human. Everyone in the story is flesh and bone, layered and damaged in a unique way.
I also have to ask as a Hannibal fan, did the show inspire the premise somewhat? It felt like a love letter to Kylux and Hannibal, and as a fan of both:Thank you, thank you, thank you! Anyways, I’ll stop rambling like a mad man but I am incredibly grateful for the art you’ve brought into existence.
Ahhhhhhhh this has made such a busy day so much better! 😭 I’m sorry I’m not on tumblr much anymore but so so glad I saw this! This story will always be so special to me. It’s the first novel length story I’d ever completed and def a love letter to all my favorite comfort shows—love me a crime procedural!
Funnily enough, I hadn’t yet watched Hannibal when I wrote this, but @francisthegreat HAD and helped me develop the plot and vibes and compelled me to accidentally on purpose write a Hannibal AU 😂 Imagine my amusement when I DID finally watch Hannibal!
Aside from the Hannibal vibes, I’d say this fic is most inspired by Criminal Minds, actually! I was binging it while writing and def infused Ben with a little bit of Spencer Reid 😇
