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[morrow-dim]

Ko-fi Donations are Open

Hello, all! I’m in a terrible financial bind since the most recent lockdown was lifted in my city last May 15, 2021. Because of that, I’ve opened a Ko-fi page. You can find it here: 

https://ko-fi.com/morrowdim

All donations are welcome! They’ll go towards rent and bills (especially my internet bill). 

Each donation will get a fic in exchange. The word count will be based on the amount donated and any requests the donor has. 

If you’d like to donate (either on Ko-fi or PayPal), here are the fandoms and pairings that I could write to say ‘thank you’: 

X-Men (Scott/Logan) 

Daredevil (Matt/Frank, Matt/Danny) 

Kingdom (2019) (Chang/Yeong-shin) 

Olympus Has Fallen (Movies) (Asher/Banning) 

Older fandoms like Justified (Tim/Raylan), Pacific Rim (Herc/Raleigh), Dominion (Michael/Alex, Michael/Gabriel), even Lord of the Rings are still possible. So are super-obscure fandoms like Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018) or The Beast Must Die (Webcomic). Just let me know what you’re interested in and I’ll work with you on your request. 

For a more complete list of fandoms, check out my AO3 page: 

https://archiveofourown.org/users/menel 

Last thing, stuff I WON’T write includes: 

Underage 

Non-con (Dub con is a case-to-case basis) 

RFP 

Het (if it’s a side pairing, that’s okay) 

Self-insert or reader fics 

Mpreg (but ABO is possible) 

Gender swap 

Extreme kinks (eg. water sports) 

Extreme AUs (AUs are also a case-to-case basis. But an example of an extreme AU would be Legolas and Gimli as modern-day baristas in a coffee shop when hot college student Aragorn walks in. Just . . . no.)

If you have any questions, contact me here (preferably through DM, but you can also drop an Ask) or on Discord (menel#8412).

Thanks in advance, guys! I have no network to speak of, so I’m just throwing this out there for any random visitor. Reblog and signal boosts would also be a big help.

[morrow-dim]

I came across “Remember, I Am the One Who Took Off Your Cape” the other day and can’t stop thinking about it 😭 Thank you so much for writing it!! 🖤💛 Have you been enjoying Triple Crown so far (and are there any other BL webtoons you’re enjoying)?

Hello, Anon! I haven’t posted on Tumblr in nearly a year (11 months!). I had to reset my password. 😅 But it’s great that Tumblr’s notif system still works because I’m so keen to talk about BL webtoons! 😍

But before that . . . wow. “Remember, I Am the One Who Took Off Your Cape” will (probably) be my sole contribution to the fandom, but it’s close to my heart. I’m touched that you’re touched by it! 😭 I’m also embarrassed to say that I’m only 4 episodes in to Triple Crown. (Yikes!) I had a lot of hesitation because I have issues with Tappy Toon (I’m only on Lezhin or Tapas these days). Then I got distracted by Solo Leveling (yes, I’m about to rec the webtoon), which I devoured in roughly three weeks. Am now waiting for the side stories. Whatever hype you’ve heard about Solo Leveling is true (and I’m currently trying to finish a fic). Although it’s not BL, you don’t have to squint very hard to find those ships. 😉 But getting back to Triple Crown . . . I’ll get there eventually! Though I have to say that the ‘Prologue’ is the perfect webtoon. ❤️

So, aside from Solo Leveling, I have two BL webtoon recs for you and both can be found on Lezhin. They’re character-based stories with art styles that I enjoy. Neither are as gorgeously drawn and colored as Kingmaker, but really, how many webtoons are? What these two webtoons have going for them is brilliant storytelling.

1. “Do You Still Like Me?” Technically, this is an ABO webtoon but it features two alphas, which is the most interesting dynamic to me. The relationship between the two leads is fantastically developed and very rich. The webtoon is a slow burn that begins with a ‘fuck buddies’ trope. (It’s a contract relationship. Literally.) I’m also attracted to the inter-racial aspect of it since one of the characters is Korean and the other British. Most of the story takes place in London. I’d go so far as to say that the way this creator treats the alpha-alpha relationship has fundamentally changed how I view alpha-alpha dynamics moving forward. The structure of the webtoon is also complex, moving between multiple (contemporary) time periods and places. If some parts don’t 100% make sense the first time you read them, have a little patience. The creator always rewards you. When the pieces fall into place, I’ll go over certain episodes and think, ‘Wow. That has even more layers than I originally thought.’ Highly recommended. (This is an ongoing webtoon in its second season.)

2. “The Beast Must Die” This webtoon is my favorite webtoon of all time, BL or otherwise. It’s also one of the darker webtoon I’ve read because the central character – Kang Moo – is a true psychopath. The creator clearly researched psychopathy so that his/her depiction of it is fairly accurate and the situations created very plausible given the conditions of the webtoon. When I decided to jump into fanfic, I read the two books that are referenced in the webtoon just so I could have a basic understanding of the condition. I won’t spoil the plot for you, but I love this webtoon to pieces. It begins when the two main characters are university students and spans over a decade. Like the rec above, the dynamic between the two leads is truly unique. I have never read anything like it in the webtoon world. However, I’d warn you that the weakest part of this webtoon is the second side story (it was infuriating, tbh), but the main fic, the first side story, and the side tracks/collections are exceptional. (This is a completed webtoon.) Kang Moo is an utterly compelling character. (And gorgeous. Really gorgeous.)

That’s it from me, Anon! I bet you’re a little sorry now that you asked for webtoons I’m enjoying after reading all my rambling. 😂 There’s more! (There’s always more. 😉) But these two are a cut above the rest, as is Kingmaker. ❤️

[felixbrattikayla]

So things kinda hit hard for me in these past two-ish weeks, and between trying to juggle finances and school and family issues, I wasn’t in the best headspace to finish this project. That being said, acesammy’s prompts was a huge inspiration for me and what started out as a three panel crack/fluff snowballed into a full blown story with a lot of angst and feelings. Most of its all rendered out, and I just need a bit more time to fix the details. So for now, here’s a preview image. @acesammyart , I am terribly sorry about this. I’ll be posting the parts (3 in total) it as soon as I’m done polishing and I hope you’ll like it :)

(Also, big, big thanks to manbeast to allow me to use their headcannon!)

[image shows Matt Murdock skiing off a hill, trailing snow behind him. Speech bubbles say “ Faking, huh? Foggy thinks I’m pretending. The true question is, am I?”]

In an alternate universe (or maybe not), it was Daredevil and Electra that were buried under the building. Saved by an adversary, Matt survived. Half a year has past, and Hell’s Kitchen remains in stagnant violence. After a close call with death, an increasingly worried Foggy and Karen decides on the ultimatum: a ski trip upstate.

[shesnake]

Tony Leung photographed by Isaac Lam for GQ, August 2021.

[anna-hawk]

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

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Defenders (Marvel TV), Daredevil (TV), The Punisher (TV 2017) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Frank Castle/Matt Murdock Characters: Frank Castle, Matt Murdock, Danny Rand, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Claire Temple, Karen Page Additional Tags: Canon-Typical Violence, Blood and Injury, Angst, Friendship, Feelings Realization, Humor, Other: See Story Notes, Rated For Violence, Past Suicidal Thoughts, Some Fluff, mention of child traffic, References to Drugs, info on possible triggers in end notes, Mysticism, Supernatural Elements, Ghosts Summary:

“So this is how it happens, Frank? This is how you die?” A familiar voice addresses him.

Frank is dying, and Death appears to him in the form of Matt Murdock. Together, they will try to figure out how Frank has come to this moment, while Frank also discovers more about himself.

~

This is my contribution to the @daredevilexchange .

For @felixbrattikayla. I finally get to gift you with this fic. It was a real pleasure to write for your prompts, and I hope that you’ll enjoy reading what I came up with just as much. I also need to add that your Fratt art in collab with Menel is absolutely stunning!!

[felixbrattikayla]

Ayyy! New update!

Chapter two is up for “Thin Ice Over Black Water”! Go check out @morrow-dim ’s amazing fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/33081517/chapters/82121947?view_adult=true

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

[metis-metis]

So ‘Sisyphus’ was trending on Twitter and it was just Classics jokes!

[felixbrattikayla]

no words, head empty, just fratt

[theshatteredsilhouette]

I’d been itching to do another art nouveau style piece, and the brief glimpse of a fancy Jotun Loki costume in the series (and nothing else, rude) gave me inspiration! Not quite as over the top as my other one, but I love playing with the lines of the ice and the cape folds. Loki deserves a fancy ice throne!

instagram | twitter | art tag

painted in procreate on ipad pro

-Do NOT repost my work-

[felixbrattikayla]

Ayyyy posting for the Fratt BB @frattbigbang

Go check out the amazing fic “Thin Ice on Black Water” by @morrow-dim here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/33081517/chapters/82121947?view_adult=true

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

Summary:

In Hell's Kitchen, a war is brewing between Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of crime, and his upstart challenger, Orville Halloran. Matt Murdock finds himself caught in this war when he's inexplicably drawn to Eliza, Orville Halloran's girl, who's trying to escape from Halloran's clutches.

Meanwhile, Frank Castelione, Jr. is seeking revenge on mob boss Dutch Schultz and the three assassins whom Schultz hired to murder Frank's father. Frank's quest for vengeance takes him from Chicago to New York, where he crosses paths with a vigilante known as Daredevil.

[ Matt Murdock standing infront of a spotlight, looking to the right. Gangsters lay around his feet, and his shadow is morphing into daredevil. Text in the bottom right says Liar’s Poker]

[morrow-dim]

So fortunate to have the chance to collaborate with Felix. There is more amazing art to look forward to!!! ❤️

[pherryt]

That Last Dance of Chances

For the first Fratt Big Bang !! @frattbigbang

Fandom: Daredevil/Punisher Ship: Fratt (Frank Castle/Matt Murdock) Rated: T

Summary:

When the Hand almost kills Frank, Matt is offered a bargain to keep him alive. Something that binds them, forces them close, to which there is no turning back.

They find together the things they wanted to hide from themselves.

story by Iithril

art by Pherryt/Dragonpressgraphics

[reddbl]

Drawn for @roipecheur ’s work The Better Half . For the @frattbigbang 2021.

Summary: When Frank can't get rid of Matt Murdock's suicidally stupid train wreck of a twin brother, he does the next best thing: take him on an extended, cross-country road trip where they commit some murders, steal some money, and might even go on a real vacation.

I picked a few scenes I really liked and tried to do them justice. I’m really terrible at drawing colored, completed work though, so they are still very sketchy and I’m very sorry about that.😭 It’s still a great pleasure working with you! Drawing Mike is a lot of fun x, and I’m so glad to be able read such a marvelous story! 🥰

[fabulousinfloral]

If corals get stressed they die, so if I was coral I would be dead 

[thepacificrimjob-deactivated201]

what do coral even get stressed about

[one-hamburger-blog]

Current events

[machetelanding]

[titconao3]

A Lighter Shade of Red 

Teen And Up Audiences No Archive Warnings Apply Daredevil (TV), The Punisher (TV 2017) Relationships: Frank Castle & Matt Murdock, Frank Castle/Matt Murdock Characters: Matt Murdock, Frank Castle Additional Tags: Foggy Nelson - Freeform, Karen Page - Freeform, magical amnesia, A good dog - Freeform, with art!!! Words: 25487 Summary: Matt forgets he is Daredevil. Everything is too loud, nothing feels right, until he meets a bartender. Frank did not expect Red to come to the bar where he works undercover, being all un-Red-like, and it’s not like they’re friends or anything. Right?

A fic written for @frattbigbang. Wonderful art in the fic by @rrr-nightingale, also here ! BEHOLD

Beta AND title by the ever-amazing @pixelbypixelfanfic <333

[ID: A banner depicting Frank and Matt from the chest up. Frank has his arms crossed and looks a bit exasperated, Matt rubs his forehead and smiles Frank’s way. The text says, A Lighter Shade of Red, words by titC, art by rrrNightingale.]

[rrr-nightingale]

Find out what happens between those pics under the cut and in the fic!

Keep reading

[frattbigbang]

Art below the cut for our second team!

[sandyeffingfrank]

Here’s my submission for the 2021 Fratt Big Bang!! I was super excited to be collaborating with @pherryt who wrote such a wonderful story. Link to the fic is here. Stop what you’re doing and read it now!!  Summary: “In the aftermath of everything, Frank is left at loose ends and winds up staying at Matt’s place. With Matt constantly going out and coming back beaten up and run down, Frank winds up spotting him to make sure he doesn’t get in over his head, trying to get him to slow down and take care of himself. Since Matt won’t, Frank does it, cooking for him and patching him up. Neither of them see them getting closer the whole time.“ [Image description: Frank and Matt are relaxing on Matt’s couch and watching TV. They are covered in dramatic and colorful light from the billboard outside]

[highriseinvasion]

Sniper Mask in the High-Rise Invasion (Tenkuu Shinpan) ending