#hurt_comfort

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Fic: you never give me your money

Author: @thehuxler

Summary: alternate universe where Jim is significantly more violent than he was in reality and George Martin adopts Paul while Lennon/McCartney attempt very messily to sort out their feelings.

Why I Like It:

- It's in my favorite genre: break things enough that the characters are forced to fix them.

- it courageously tackles Paul's money/class issues which are not even close to discussed enough in fandom or scholarship

- it forced me to look at my own self-concept in a way that was actually a huge breakthrough for me

- the descriptions of emotion displayed through physicality are so incredibly real

- the dynamics between so many of the Beatles family are really taken seriously and given real time and attention to which is difficult to accomplish

- the mclennon of it all, while not the focus of the story, is so incredibly in character. There is so much love between those two and it really shines in the story

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`Places in the Mind` - Russian translation

Happy to present to your attention the new translation of story belongs to the amazing series - `Just Johnlock` written by brilliant @calaisreno!

Russian:

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

Original:

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

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Fic: I Feel Fine

by moonjockey @theoldmixer

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Summary:

“What? We can’t cancel. I’m fine.”

Paul falls ill while on tour in 1963 and tries to go about his day.

Why I like this fic:

Because it's based on one of the most important events in the Beatles calendar, and because it's got all my favourite versions of them - the-show-must-go-on Paul, sympathetic Ringo, sarky George, and of course protective, concerned and vulnerable John!

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[beatlesficrecs]

Theme of the Month: Paul sick Paul hurt Paul crying

Ok, doesn’t have to just be Paul. But in honour of the anniversary of Paul nearly throwing up on national television, the theme for this month is Hurt/Comfort

Please send in any new fic recs you can think of

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Fic rec: It's Alright

by @permanentsecretary

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Summary:

Paul is sick with nerves and has a panic attack before the Shea stadium concert. John brings him back to earth.

Why I like this fic:

The descriptions of Paul's tension and panic and the whole insane situation at Shea are very good, and I could *feel* John's soothing tenderness. The theme of the month (hurt/comfort) reminded me of this story and made me go back to it and I was glad I did!

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Fic: Come to my arms, my beamish boy!

by @dovand

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Summary:

1967. Paul and John live at Cavendish, and John comforts Paul when he is sad.

Why I like this fic:

This fic is all strange and tender and slightly surreal domestic vibes between the two of them. John and Paul when it's just them. Intimate and intense and dream-like.

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Fic: That Which Resembles the Grave but Isn't

By: Clarinetta on ao3 (not sure if they have a tumblr)

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Summary: An au where Linda isn't in the picture during the Beatles break-up and Paul falls for the trap the other three set for him at Klein's request in 1970, meaning he can't sue. Basically, Paul feels absolutely trapped and has to find his own way out of it. (Content warning: this fic includes depictions of a suicide attempt and the aftermath.)

Why I like this fic: The way the band's dynamic is written here is one of the best depictions I've ever read. It deals with incredibly heavy topics in a way that is sensitive without being out of character. It's an alternate universe that keeps all the messiness of 1970 (and in a few ways makes it worse) but the boys manage to patch it up in their own mischievous, brotherly way. I especially enjoyed the depiction of John in this fic as well as Paul's portrayal and internal monologue. It's very tender and charming and it's a great read if you want to get into your feelings while reading fanfic before bed. Also a great pick if you want to shit on Allen Klein. (FUCK Allen Klein!!!)

Tagging author @monkberries

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Fic: oh darling, pardon me

by: inherownwrite

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36734302

Summary:

Mid-eighties. John and Paul are together. Paul is nervous about their new album coming out, and John soothes him using the tried and true method of combing his legs...

Why I like this fic:

this writer is so good at writing J/P middle-aged and old men love. This story is so warm and real and comforting---and the sensuality of the leg combing is to die for! John's POV. (And let's face it, we all want to see John alive and happy and dealing with his skittish man Paul like no one else can.)

Thank you @alameda444 for leading me back to this story! 🪮💕

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