It's incredible how all of the censorship on the modern internet doesn't actually seem to be making society kinder or more wholesome hmm maybe there's a lesson in this
i do not write for boothill OR star rail at the moment, but the situation with that boothill slasher fic is mind boggling to me. it's as simple as this: not your cup of tea, don't drink it.
slasher fics are very common, and the kinks that come with it are, too. if you cannot imagine boothill in that role, don't read it! it is a work of fiction, and it harms no one unless you let it harm yourself.
would you be just as outraged if it was aventurine was a slasher/rapist? if phainon was? there are so many slasher and cnc fics out there of almost all the characters in honkai star rail. why is this one any different?
i understand that fics like these, especially with that kind of content are a touchy subject. i understand they're not for everyone. i was a part of a fandom that revolved around games that involved such topics and worse. i have seen worse things written, and i promise you this is such a non-issue if you just... don't read!!!!
i am saying this as a victim of sexual assault and rape. also as someone who is a very avid non-sharing yume who dislikes it when my (non-sharing) f/os are portrayed in a violent light.
they did not write it to debase and tear boothill's identity down. they wrote it out of inspiration for a very, very common trope, with very common kinks. this has nothing to do with boothill's identity as a native man.
things like these are what kills writers motivations. it is what makes people think they are disgusting for liking things such as rape, sexual assault, etc. in a consensual non-con setting. this is what drives writers and artists and any sort of creatives out of fandom.
you can dislike a fic. you can dislike the kinks and tags that go with it. but a smear campaign and going "please don't support this writer" after supporting them and cheering them on for a long while is not the way to go around it.
the reason fandom, especially something as big as honkai star rail, genshin impact, or wuthering waves (and so on) is a mess these days is because peoples constant thirst for drama and to weed out the next target. people will frame it as racist intentions, but they have already said their piece and made it abundantly clear that this is not about his race.
many people in this fandom, not just readers, but writers and artists too, participate in these kinds of campaigns. it is especially discouraging when another writer tears you down. or "prominent" figures of a fandom or sub-community in the fandom tear this down.
if you are truly that mad about this, vent to a friend. but don't go attacking poor sal any longer. this whole thing is ridiculous and no one is mindful of how they are talking to them. it is as simple as blocking if it disturbs you that much.
if you are mad that im defending them, block me too! block whoever annoys you. it's really simple.
there are SEVERAL boothill yandere fics at there. what makes them ANY different? yandere is also a very popular trope, and is quite loved. yandere and slasher aren't very different, either (thing, japan). if you are going to smite sal for this, smite other boothill yandere writers. (dont actually.)
you can argue people dont like darkfic, people dont like abusive mc x readers-- but people do! fanfiction and book trends go hand in hand. especially romance. they arent the same thing, but the things people read in books are almost always the same thing people have interest in reading in fanfic. some of the weekly best sellers are DARK ROMANCE!
there will always be a market for dark romance, for fics like this. sal has stated very clearly they never sat down and thought "hm. im going to portray a native man as despicable and violent." have you read any of their other fics? they put a lot of effort and love into that man. its admirable.
im sorry, this whole thing feels more like a dig at darkfic and that rubs me the wrong way. no matter what fandom, you are going to find darkfic (unfortunately).
i do not write for boothill OR star rail at the moment, but the situation with that boothill slasher fic is mind boggling to me. it's as simple as this: not your cup of tea, don't drink it.
slasher fics are very common, and the kinks that come with it are, too. if you cannot imagine boothill in that role, don't read it! it is a work of fiction, and it harms no one unless you let it harm yourself.
would you be just as outraged if it was aventurine was a slasher/rapist? if phainon was? there are so many slasher and cnc fics out there of almost all the characters in honkai star rail. why is this one any different?
i understand that fics like these, especially with that kind of content are a touchy subject. i understand they're not for everyone. i was a part of a fandom that revolved around games that involved such topics and worse. i have seen worse things written, and i promise you this is such a non-issue if you just... don't read!!!!
i am saying this as a victim of sexual assault and rape. also as someone who is a very avid non-sharing yume who dislikes it when my (non-sharing) f/os are portrayed in a violent light.
they did not write it to debase and tear boothill's identity down. they wrote it out of inspiration for a very, very common trope, with very common kinks. this has nothing to do with boothill's identity as a native man.
things like these are what kills writers motivations. it is what makes people think they are disgusting for liking things such as rape, sexual assault, etc. in a consensual non-con setting. this is what drives writers and artists and any sort of creatives out of fandom.
you can dislike a fic. you can dislike the kinks and tags that go with it. but a smear campaign and going "please don't support this writer" after supporting them and cheering them on for a long while is not the way to go around it.
the reason fandom, especially something as big as honkai star rail, genshin impact, or wuthering waves (and so on) is a mess these days is because peoples constant thirst for drama and to weed out the next target. people will frame it as racist intentions, but they have already said their piece and made it abundantly clear that this is not about his race.
many people in this fandom, not just readers, but writers and artists too, participate in these kinds of campaigns. it is especially discouraging when another writer tears you down. or "prominent" figures of a fandom or sub-community in the fandom tear this down.
if you are truly that mad about this, vent to a friend. but don't go attacking poor sal any longer. this whole thing is ridiculous and no one is mindful of how they are talking to them. it is as simple as blocking if it disturbs you that much.
if you are mad that im defending them, block me too! block whoever annoys you. it's really simple.
hey so it’s march now aka the beginning of endometriosis awareness month and i feel obligated to remind you that debilitatingly painful periods are not normal. if you or someone you know is ending up sick or bedridden every month, you are not crazy and deserve medical attention from someone who will take you seriously
now that i have more time and im finally getting back into writing, i just wanna see what people think when it comes to headers. cause im stuck on this thought
been waiting for this game for almost 4 years and of COURSE i've been playing it everyday... i've been struggling to figure out what to write, so i figured this would be a nice warm up~ im happy to be back writing!! so much has changed since the little hiatus i took, and if you've been reading my stuff for a while, you'll probably find out later in other authors notes, or fics in general :3
gn reader of course | not proofread obvi
cw: erm idk literally just fluff.
pogranichnik
Khorsyn strikes me as a very polite fella. The kind of guy who obeys the sidewalk rule (though is kind of unaware of what it is), insists on opening doors for you, just cliche stuff, really.
I do think he wouldn't exactly be the best at showing affection openly. given the fact that he is a commander, he is more well versed in the art of combat rather than the language of romance. that does not mean he doesn't try, however.
that being said, it's more about little things with him. quiet moments after combat, finding respite in a quiet corner on dijiang. i feel like he's kind of a gift giver, small things, tokens of his travels and victories. he wants you to keep something of him when he cannot be present all the time.
when he can stay by your side, even for a day or two, it is often spent quietly, tranquil moments in his arms, the feeling of his chest rising and falling, the sound of his heartbeat. it is not often he gets such breaks, but he cherishes them, all the same.
pda barely exists to him. not out of stubbornness or embarrassment, but because he is far more used to camaraderie rather than intimacy. he wants to make the distinction between you and his guards, and yet, he has a harder time than he expected with it.
he does make attempts, of course. a hand on the small of your back while you two walk, his hand brushing yours occasionally, perhaps even linking pinkies, and every once in a while, he will tuck a strand of hair behind your ear, and trail the backs of his fingers down your cheek if he is feeling particularly romantic.
if he is gone far longer than he intends, then expect letters every month. sometimes twice a month if he finds himself yearning particularly hard. he wants you to know that he is okay, but more over, there is something he loves about writing to you, specifically. he barely details his missions, but rather, includes the boring, mundane aspects of his days, his weeks. it is comforting to him. when you write back, he is always overjoyed. he loves to hear from you, too. to hear about all the boring rabble of your life, who you've met while he was gone, there's something in it that puts him at peace. he keeps a folder of all your letters by his bunk, your handwriting a reminder of why he must keep pushing forward.
over all, Khorsyn's love is quiet but meaningful. even when he is doing things out of his comfort zone, he doesn't hesitate. he is methodical, and even with how inexperienced he may be with intimacy, he makes sure you understand just how much you mean to him. he is far better with words than actions when it comes to you.
wulfgard
on the surface, people may think wulfgard is a stubborn, touchless lover who probably got dragged into a relationship. those who are closer to him would understand that he's actually just... shy. and you understand that he is just a lovestruck puppy who is afraid of messing things up.
he worries too much. far too much. two things specifically eat at him; one, he is an LB. two, he is infected. The Pack may be seen in a better light than most Land Breakers, yet the designation still remains. not a lot of people view them in a positive light, after all. And while the view on the infected and oripathy has changed, there is still always concerns that linger. even with a more accessible cure, he still wonders what will happen if he gets you sick as well?
you, however, could care less. he shies away from touch when you reach out to him, yet you can always catch a glimmer of want in his eyes. so, you persist. you hold him as often as you can, a hug here, a hug there. you reach for his hand when you two walk, and you always, always squeeze.
he accepts it, but he is always flustered about it. he closes his eyes, sighs, and blushes. but he never says anything about it, he never refuses. in fact, he steps a little closer, he holds you tightly, he squeezes your hand back, and he melts into you. sometimes, if you peak over his shoulder, you can catch his tail wagging. but, you never say anything.
in the rare moments you find alone with him, he is just a little more confident in touching you. he is warm, and you are unsure if it is because of his lupo heritage, his oripathy, or if he is simply flustered. either or, he quite likes to cuddle. as long as you don't call it that. the word feels childish to him, but the action means so much more than you know.
he likes keeping you close, of course. it means he can keep you safe. if you are out on Talos-II, he only trusts himself to keep you safe. he will refuse anyone else who offers to stand with you. it must be him. it's not just about protecting you, however. it's also about showing you around. he wants to share his favorite places with you, away from all of endfield's tech and the machinery. one day, he thinks, he will show you the wildlands proper.
not just that, the hunt itself means a lot to him. if possible, he'd like you to hunt with him. he believes it is more meaningful to catch something together rather than to simply hand you something from his travels (though, he still loves giving you gifts. he is always thinking of you...)
Catello wants to be the best for you, he does. sometimes, he lets that get in his way, and he forgets the quiet moments. but you are there to ground him. to hold him close and never let go, to soothe his frayed nerves, and to remind him that a moment of respite is not detrimental. He always finds himself softening in your arms, winding down, allowing himself to breathe.
endfield is fast approaching so it's time to bust out the good old PSA (for newcomers and veterans alike);
yes, yes, i can see you raising your hand in the back of the classroom. no, it is technically not explicitly confirmed that the doctor and the endmin are distinctly different people. However. the assumption that they ARE the same person is nonsensical and unfounded and it does not give you the right to assign masculinity to a character who has explicitly and exclusively used they/them for 6 years straight. i rest my case.
okayyyy now that im getting back into the writing mood, i've opened asks again!! i have a few ideas for what i wanna write in mind, but i like reading thru my inbox to get more ideas hehe... please keep my rules in mind!!
٠࣪⭑ do not interact: basic dni criteria. zionists, transphobes, homophobes, sexists, etc. if you are a minor who writes/interacts freely with nsfw material, proshippers (as in, those who ship pedophiliac, incestuous relationships). advocates for ai, those who use ai chatbots, etc. we hate ai here.
٠࣪⭑ before you follow: i am not spoiler or leak free. i often freak out about leaks, however i keep most of that on my spam account. i block VERY freely, so dont take it personal.
ii. basic rules
٠࣪⭑ this blog is dedicated towards male (ftm & cis) & gn readers. i do NOT write female reader, nor do i accept requests with fem reader.
٠࣪⭑ this blog is for SFW content ONLY. i do not write NSFW or suggestive content on this blog what-so-ever.
٠࣪⭑ my masterlist and queue are linked beneath all of my posts.
٠࣪⭑ DO NOT feed my work to ai, use them for ai prompts, chatbots, etc.
iii. ask & requests
٠࣪⭑ i write requests on my own time. i am busy irl and work quite a lot. i get to choose what i write. requesting does not mean you are guaranteed to see it written.
٠࣪⭑ please do not beg for fics in my inbox. you may request multiple different things, but sending asks to 'check in' on me and the request progress, or saying something along the lines of 'i need that fic now' is rude. fics are shared WITH you. not FOR you.
٠࣪⭑ when sending an ask, don't give me too little to work with (i.e. 'luocha angst please'.) please also dont send me something that's too long... sending a whole fic in my inbox kinda ruins the fun..
٠࣪⭑ when requesting multiple characters, i only accept FIVE at a time. it is draining to write for more than 5 at a time.
iv. will write
٠࣪⭑ fluff, angst
٠࣪⭑ platonic & familial fics as requested. adoptive kids, found family.
٠࣪⭑ oneshots, drabbles, headcanons, long fics, multiple chapters, etc.
٠࣪⭑ certain aus, college, modern, royalty, actor, etc.
٠࣪⭑ certain mental illnesses, cultures, etc. trans, gay (obvi), jewish, depression, anxiety, adhd, etc.
٠࣪⭑ dark themes & triggering topics such as suicidal ideation, self harm, death, scars, etc. i do have certain limits.
v. will not write
٠࣪⭑ yandere, obsession, or overly possessive themes.
٠࣪⭑ pregnancy, miscarriage, rape, non-con, sexual assault, etc.
٠࣪⭑ animal death or abuse, child death or abuse
٠࣪⭑ drug use, substance abuse
٠࣪⭑ infidelity, cheating, etc.
٠࣪⭑ certain cultures & specifics. this is to avoid misrepresenting people.
٠࣪⭑ current suicide attempts, suicide attempts in detail, addiction to self harm, etc.
