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Aqua Utopia｜海の底で記憶を紡ぐ
almost home
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One Nice Bug Per Day
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@incorrectcricketquotes
FAM I’M ALIVE ARE YOU
hiiiiii everyboooody, what’s crackalacking in this corner of the internet I’ve been rudely neglecting? are we all alive and well or some variation of the two?? are we crushing on some new obscure state recruit no name bowler??? give me the 411 you guys
If Shane Warne has the answer, then I don’t want to know the question…
PREACH
Relevant once again.
Always relevant, especially today when he’s still so sour over that time a journalist questioned his charity’s exorbitant expenses that he posts disgustingly ignorant comments for all the racists to flock to and have a field day over.
happy saturday kids, lastcricketerIwrote ficabout and his mate spotify henriques are just casually eating brunch at my local beach
SLFE Fic Recs - Part #4!
‘Another Day Wiser’ (4,285 words)
A: This is epic and an epic of the fandom. What a fantastic fulfilment of an excellent prompt which will hook you in right from the very beginning. The writing oozes with poignancy and immense skill. I adore how this story so eloquently articulates how the professional and the personal come together; it’s both refreshing and heartbreaking.
DA: This is sensational. I was cheering when I saw this prompt come through and doubly so when this author took the reins on it. I cringed and groaned and felt so so bad for both Jos and Craig all the way through which they don’t even deserve because they’re IDIOTS but there you go. When you just wanna indulge in some flawlessly-written no-happy-ending pain, this is your dish.
Read if you liked: ‘Nothing Like a United Front’
‘So, Christmas?’ (2,669 words)
A: Well, this fic is positively charming and I love it. I was most definitely smiling throughout. The Woakes family are absolutely fabulous. You’ll adore this delightful fic, I promise you.
DA: What kind of tosser doesn’t appreciate how blessed we’ve been to get multiple fics of the same prompt? Chris and Jos fake-dating is my new favourite highly specific trope (as is Pitch mafia but not the THEY ALWAYS DIE bit). I giggled so many times throughout this. “I love your family!” “You’ve never met them!” “Technicalities!” LOLOL.
Read if you liked: ‘Cricket Actually’
‘Whiskey & Wickets’ (2,212 words)
A: Oh, this is such a treat. It’s so clever how cricket is inserted into this wonderful AU, it’s just the sort of work that we all ought to adore. It’s a pleasure to drive into this charming world of boyfriends, bating and bowling.
DA: Drunk Joe Root batting with a whiskey bottle reallllly shouldn’t bring me as much pleasure as it did here. (“I’m Australian”, she whines) This is a super duper cute Chris/Joe Uni AU with lots of cricket (yay!!!) and lots of giggles (lost at almost everything Joe did because the characterisation is SPOT. ON.) and it is fluffy as a cloud, you guys! Take two tablespoons before you go to bed for sweet dreams.
Read if you liked: ‘Freshers’ Week’
‘One night in Bradford’ (1,935 words)
A: Ah, this is delightful and thoughtful all rolled into one and I love it. It masters the difficult art of being both fluffy and silly as well as authentic. You won’t be disappointed and you’ll be grinning from ear to ear at this charming fic.
DA: Best inclusion of RL family member. Laughed at and loved everything in this fic. It’s, as Abbey put it, authentic fluff. I have now read eighteen million Chris Woakes fics for this exchange and cannot believe it took this long for someone to pinch those blushy cheeks. So pleased it was a very drunk very ginger Jonny doing so. We as readers have scored big time with this one.
Read if you liked: ‘Moments’
Kevin Pietersen: *dropped by england*
Alastair Cook: this is so sad alexa play despacito
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Kevin Pietersen: *publishes autobiography*
Matt Prior: this is so sad alexa play despacito
SLFE Fics Part #3
‘Chris(tmas) Miracle’ (17,325 words)
A: Delightfully funny and Christmas-sy like a warm and toasty hug. All the fun of fake dating in a brilliantly-written story that skilfully pulled me out of the Australian winter and into an English one in the best way possible. You do the words really good!
DA: HOW ADORABLE IS THIS, SERIOUSLY? Had me hooooooked from “Right. We’re having this conversation tomorrow.” and never let me go. I’ve now read like three different Chris Woakes ships in this fic exchange and each one is thawing my cold little patriotic Australian heart an inch more. This is the best accidentally-falling-in-love-with-the-fake-boyfriend-who-is-decidedly-not-faking-this fic and you need to read it right now. It will warm your heart! There’s a Ferris wheel in it! Read it! It’s your Christmas in July hit!!!
Read if you liked: ‘He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice (and googling to see if South Africa have Amazon)’
‘The way to a man’s heart is dessert’ (7,280 words)
A: Self-described by the author as facilitating a game of cricketer reference bingo, which I am so here for! Hotel AU is my jam and this fluff is amazing, as are the descriptions and the dialogue and basically all of the words of this awesome story. It’s positively and utterly delightful, but it’s not without its poignant and serious moments which demonstrate the writer’s immense skill.
DA: This writer just informed she’s a NEW writer and I’m EXTREMELY VEXED. This is such a sweet, wholesome, perfect fic and the writing is off the charts. There is NOTHING I LOVE MORE than eccentric OCs in cricfics and the ending blew me away like omg. I was already blown away and also simultaneously a pile of goo over the gorgeousss love story but boy!!! Should you read this? No, you should DEVOUR THIS. I cannot give it high enough props. This is on ‘top ten things you should read yesterday’ lists for all of you. Yes, ALL of you. I’m looking at you, uninterested non-English fans. You need this one in your life.
Read if you liked: ‘This chaos, it defies imagination’
‘Uncovential Families’ (3,490 words)
A: This take on Mob AU has touches of humour in all the right places. I love the sweet and romantic elements, these are always my favourite part of a fic and this story brings it in spades. But. I must say. Read. Right. Until. The. End. Oh my heart!
DA: Wow, okay. First of all, how dare you, author? How dare you do that to me. How dare you Pitch like that and then have THAT happen to Pitch. I’m Pitched off! Just kidding, I loved it. I laughed out loud at the perfect twist reveal that I did not see coming. And then I screamed in horror. If you read - WHICH YOU BETTER, people - strap yourselves in and guard thy hearts. Pitch fluff and Pitch LOVE and Pitch shock and Pitch [redacted spoilers]. Read. Read. Read.
Read if you liked: ‘Kids with guns taking over’
So, I wrote a thing. (Groundbreaking, I know. :P :P)
It’s here.
Actually, I wrote this thing quite a while ago. I didn’t really expect to ever share it widely, but it feels kind of relevant. Also, I adapted it in ‘Shouting at the Summer Sky’, but I preferred the original.
Like usual, I’m nervous about it.
It’s got its flaws, I’m acknowledging that from the outset. It’s definitely fiction, but hopefully there’s something to ponder within it.
Please excuse the weird paragraph breaks, too.
that’s all for that ten minute shitpost hour folks, have a great night and always remember to check yourself before you kp yourself x
— Alastair Cook
I hope I’ve built enough rapport with you guys that you let me get away with the shitposts I’m boutta drop
so anyway in tonight’s edition of I Was Nearly Asleep And Then That Song I Associate With My Fic Came On And Now I Want To Write A Sequel,
