Cabinet of Creative Curiosities

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[norabrice1701]

Cabinet List

Hi, y'all! This list indexes my fics for all of the various worlds in this cabinet, and is updated as the creative tides ebb and flow.

Last List Update: 16-Feb 2026

List is largely headed by lead actors (despite others who may co-star) for more grouped organization.

I hope you find something you enjoy!

Cheers & Happy Reading, Nora

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"The Sandman":

Only A Dream - Morpheus/Dream x Fem!Reader [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language], complete

(16-Feb) Stardust and Sunshine - Morpheus/Dream x Nuala [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut], in process

"Red River" (1948):

Awful Nice, Matthew Garth x Cherry Valance Series Fic [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, American Civil War], complete

Awful Fast, Matthew Garth x Cherry Valance Series Fic [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, hurt/comfort, violence], complete

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"White Collar" TV Show:

In Your Orbit, Neal Caffrey x Peter Burke NASA Apollo Program/Astronaut AU Fic [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, Apollo 13 mission stress & hurt/comfort], in-process

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Glen Powell Characters:

Twist My Heart, Jake "Hangman" Seresin x Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw Twister AU Fic [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, tornado trauma/distress], complete

Driving Home for Christmas (To You), Jake "Hangman" Seresin x Bradley "Rooster Bradshaw (x twin!Tyler Owners), Top Gun: Maverick / Twisters Crossover Fic [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, family drama], complete

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Henry Cavill Characters:

The Duke & The Witch - Charles Brandon x Fem!OC, A The Tudors Slight AU Fic [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, torture], complete

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Sam Neill Characters:

Falling - Vasily Borodin x Fem!Reader, The Hunt for Red October Mini-Series Fic [Rated E for 18+NSFW smut, controlling/misogynistic/abusive themes], complete

Coincidence - Dr. Alan Grant x Predoctoral Student Fem!Reader, Jurassic Park Fic [Rated E for 18+NSFW smut, dinosaur PTSD], complete

Play With Matches - a partial WIP for Reilly, Aces of Spies for Sidney Reilly

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Formula 1 (F1) Fic:

Rivals, Lovers, Immortals - Angel!Max x Demon!Charles 2022 Season AU [Rated E for 18+ NSFW sexual content, language, alcohol], complete

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Daniel Brühl Characters:

Character Oneshots:

Appointment - Dr. Thomas Fischer x Fem!Reader AU [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, medical/doctor kink, heavily detailed medical procedures], complete

Teacup - Andrea Marowski x Fem!Reader [Rated M for non-graphic sexual content, reader emotional distress], complete

Gift - Pirate!Horstmayer x Fem!Reader AU [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut], complete

Consequence - Ghost!Horstmayer x Fem!Reader [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut], complete

Shadow - A dark!hypnotist Brühl x Fem!Reader AU [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut], complete

Confession - Father Antonio x Fem!Reader [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, religious blasphemy, age-difference but no underage], complete (for now)

Mini-Series Master List

High Octane - Powerboat Racer!Zemo x Fem! Reader AU Series [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, enemies-to-lovers], complete

Series Main List

Swordplay - Olympic Fencer!Zemo x Fem!Reader AU Series [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, smoking], complete

Series Master List

Strange Case of Dr. Kreizler and Mr. Brühl - modern!Laszlo/Daniel x Fem!Reader, "Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde" AU Series [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, murder, death discussions, violence descriptions], complete

Series Master List

The Cloverfield Pyramid - Ernst Schmidt x Fem!Reader, 'The Cloverfield Pyramid' Lost Ruins/Archaeology Expedition AU Series [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, language, fairly-graphic horror violence, body horror tw], complete

Series Master List

Dance Card - Historical!Zemo x Fem!Reader Series [Rated E for 18+ NSFW eventual smut (dubcon themes, loss of virginity), dark!Zemo, language, non-graphic violence against women], complete

Series Master List

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James McAvoy Characters:

"X-Men: First Class" Horror/Mystery/Romance AU, Hellfire Manor - Charles Xavier x Erik Lehnsherr [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut on AO3 link, language, horror tropes/violence], complete

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Tom Hiddleston Characters:

An Offer Received - Jaguar Villain!Tom Hiddleston x Fem!Reader Series [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut, controlling behavior, Dark!villain], complete (for now):

Part I - 5 Minutes

Part II - 5 Weeks

Part III.1 - 5 Months

Part III.2 - 5 Months

Part IV - 5 Minutes

Part V - 5 Days

Part VI - 5 Empires

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Colin O'Donoghue Characters:

"Once Upon A Time" Apollo Space Program AU, To the Moon and Back - Astronaut!Killian Jones x Secretary!Emma Swan [Rated M for sensual smut on AO3 link, language], complete

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Colin Farrell Characters:

"Fantastic Beasts" Modern Demon AU, An Accidental Demon - Demon!Percival Graves x Vet-Student!Newt Scamander [Rated M for sensual smut on AO3 link, language]; first chapter here, full story with warnings on AO3 complete

"Minority Report", Imagine me and you, I do - Danny Witwer x Fem!Reader [Rated M for sensual smut, language], complete

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DCEU/Snyder Verse:

Oh What A Night - Bruce Wayne x Clark Kent x Fem!Reader [Rated Heavy M for sensual smut, language], complete

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"Band of Brothers" HBO Show:

Out West - 1880s Western AU, Speirs x Fem!OC, Winters x Nixon [Rated E for 18+ NSFW smut on AO3 link, language, wild west violence]; prologue here, full story with warnings on AO3, complete

Of Spotlights & Rockets - 1940s non-AU with Speirs x Fem!OC end goal romance [Rated G], in-process WIP

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Jack Davenport Characters:

"Breathless" TV Show, Not So Simple - Otto Powell x Angela Wilson [Rated Light Explicit for mostly sensual sexual content], complete

"Pirates of the Caribbean" Modern AU, Turning Tides - James Norrington x Fem!Cutler Beckett [Rated M for smut on AO3 link, language], complete

"Kingsman"/"Harry Potter" Crossover, Title TBD - James Spencer|Lancelot x Percival [Rated G], in-process WIP

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Characters:

No. 34 - “The Dark Knight Rises” Fanfic - John Blake x Fem!OC [Rated T for language, alcohol], complete

"Inception", Too Good to be True - Arthur x Eames [Rated T for language, hints of knife play and domestic dream husbands fluff], complete

Thanks for stopping by!

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 7 - Epilouge

A The Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Read on AO3

...

The whisper of a breeze curls around her with a gentle rustle of fabric. “Good day, my lady. I apologize for my absence.”

She glances over at Daniel, bowing her head in greeting. “You have no need to apologize, my lord.”

He glances over at Asterios, the corner of his mouth lifting. “His birthday was yesterday, was it not?”

“Indeed, it was.”

...

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 6

A The Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Read on AO3

...

A soft golden glow radiates from the otherwise dark chambers, and her heart swells as she realizes they stand just outside his private quarters. 

He brushes a kiss to her brow and the gentle strength of his embrace never wanes. “Shall we?” 

Her body burns with visceral need, liquid heat seeping between her thighs as she walks with him. Or perhaps she still floats. His intoxicating presence challenges the last of her coherent thoughts as they step inside. The golden candlelight snuffs out as the door closes, and shadows ensconce them in a world of starlight all their own. 

...

[lord-morphevs]

Take my hand We're off to never-never land

Morpheus from Season of Mists x Enter Sandman by Metallica

[leighanne]

THE SANDMAN 2.03: Morpheus & Nuala.

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 5

A Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Read on AO3

...

“I have always loved seeing the stars.” Her smile grows. “In Faerie, they… well, so much has changed at court and for the realm over time. But the stars were always there. A familiar comfort, I suppose.” She shakes her head with fond memories. “Some nights, they were so clear and bright. It seemed as though you could just reach out and touch them.”

Comfortable silence settles, accompanied by the warm candlelight and cool starlight that bathe the room. His sharp complexion catches the ethereal glow, reflecting the fleeting shadows that constitute dreams. He rises from his seat, drawing her gaze with his undeniable presence. “Do you still wish to?”

Her eyes widen. It should be impossible, but… no such limits exist for the King of Dreams. He walks around the table on silent steps, searching her gaze for an answer. Slowly, she shakes her head. “That is too great a wish to ask.”

“You are not asking.” He extends his right hand before her, regal in the cosmic light. “I am offering.”

...

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 4

A Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Read on AO3

...

Gilbert also rises, bowing his head with a warm smile. “Good afternoon, sir. And no, your presence is never unwelcome.”

Morpheus’ gaze turns to Gilbert with a faint edge of mirth. “I very much doubt that.”

“The lady and I were just having a spot of tea and enjoying a nice fire on this quiet afternoon, if you would care to join us?”

“No, thank you. But I would speak with Lady Nuala. Alone.” The weight of his gaze lands on her, the marble angles of his face reflecting no hint of firelight. “If she will permit me.”

...

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 3

A Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Read on AO3

...

“Under normal circumstances," Lucienne says. "Even when he’s away, he’s never really gone.”

A tendril of warmth curls through Nuala at the thought. The corner of her mouth lifts, recalling the tender brush of his thumb and the sunlight magnifying the stars in his eyes. “But his presence is diminished. Hence what you said the day that he left – about how we owe it to him to attend to the details while he attends to his duties.”

“Yes.” Amused mischief sparks in Lucienne's gaze. “I’m glad at least someone was listening to me.”

Nuala dips her head with a modest smile. “As long as I remain a guest of his realm, I should like to do everything that I can to help His Majesty.”

“Is that all?”

...

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 2

A Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Read on AO3

...

Lucienne nods with a small smile. “I’m pleased to hear it.” Her gaze meets Nuala’s. “And you, Lady Nuala. I’m glad to see that you’re settling in.”

“Thank you.” She nods up at the librarian. “I appreciate the opportunity to help.”

“It looks as though you’re doing a marvelous job. I’m sure that His Majesty would be pleased to see it.”

Mervyn scoffs. “What’s he care about flowers for? They aren’t the nightmares that he likes so much.”

...

[norabrice1701]

Stardust and Sunshine - Ch. 1

A Sandman Fic

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus x Nuala

Summary: He drowns The Dreaming with endless rain. She returns the first rays of sunshine.

Read on AO3

Rated E, full warnings on AO3

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The saturated rose petals have a dull, diluted flavor against her tongue. Rivers now run through the palace gardens and newly-formed lakes drown the flower beds. Truthfully, it’s impressive that Taramis even still manages to find flower blossoms at all.

Nuala swallows the last and reaches for her water goblet, heart heavy. 

Morpheus must have truly loved her.

What does that feel like? 

...

A/N: Back to my love for Morpheus with this fic! *dreamy sigh* After a re-watch and re-read, these two wouldn't leave me alone and I needed to give them more. In keeping with tradition, this started as smut and then some plot happened. Hope y'all enjoy ❤✨🌌

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

fanfiction is a rare gem and a solid, living proof that, in a world of tiktok, influencers and content posting, not everything is about money and going viral. art can still be art just for the sake of the artists’ pure love, joy and passion for the art they create. fanfic writers write 100k words and more about the characters they love for free. just because they love these characters and the art of writing so much. art is not dead and the world is still beautiful.

shoutout to fanfiction and fanfic writers

[norabrice1701]

Started a new fic, and I think it's about finished!

Jumping back into my love for The Sandman and Lord Morpheus, so deliciously portrayed by Tom Sturridge ❤

Hope to start sharing it in the next couple of weeks, but here's a preview snippet!

Stardust and Sunshine

Summary: He drowns The Dreaming with rivers of rain. She returns the first rays of sunshine.

Dream of the Endless | Morpheus / Nuala

Rated E (full warnings will be on AO3)

...

Nuala shakes her head as the anger of abandonment flares in her chest. “You have been troubled – burdened – by my presence since I was given to you.” The corners of her mouth tighten, and she bows her head, hoping he won’t misplace her frustration. She bears him no ill will, instead wishing that she could give her brother and Titania–

Her heart stops as the undeniable power of Morpheus' presence draws close. His scent holds dizzying notes of crisp fresh snowfall and burning celestial forges as it envelops her. The smooth, cool touch of his finger settles to the underside of her chin. With gentle, deliberate pressure, he coaxes her head to rise.

Butterflies erupt in her belly as her eyes connect with his. She drowns in the glittering icy sea of stars, every part of her yearning for more of his touch. Tender reproach darkens his beautifully sharp features as he speaks. “You are a burden to no one. Least of all to me.”

Unbidden tears burn the corner of her eyes. “But you weren’t given a choice. You were forced to accept me-”

“I am forced to do nothing by the will of your mistress.” His thumb brushes her jaw in a reverent caress. “But I could not bear the thought of your further distress.”

...

[sobadbad]

Morpheus & Matthew THE SANDMAN [2022-2025]

[summeringminor]

under your skin

[entermyrealm]

[norabrice1701]

Driving Home for Christmas (To You) - Ch. 12 - Epilogue

Top Gun: Maverick - Twisters Crossover Fic featuring Jake "Hangman" Seresin x Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (x twin!Tyler Owens)

Read on AO3

....

Jake's gaze locks on heart achingly familiar, soulful, honey-brown eyes that phone cameras never accurately capture. An unbidden smile comes to his face as his heart melts. He stares at Bradley as if he can’t quite believe that he’s real – but he’s standing here, finally, living and breathing and wearing –

Jake blinks. “No.”

“Good to see you, babe.”

“Absolutely not.”

Bradley chuckles, his wide smile taking a playful edge. “God, I’ve missed you.”

...

A/N: Thank you for the crazy ride with this fic! Cheers till the next one ❤✨

[morpheussdream]

He's beautiful beautiful ✨️

(Credits to @leighanne )