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[chibifox2002]

ONE OF THE CONCEPT ARTISTS FOR POPPY PLAYTIME LIKED MY DOEY HUG ANIMATIC ON TWITTER?!

I'VE BEEN PERCEIVED HELP???

[blackbearmagic]

Stopped at the antiques store after work this afternoon. Very good decision.

[causeimasinger]

tis the damn season 🎄

[causeimasinger]

hi i’m amber

here you’ll find mostly 911 and buck/eddie content. i can almost always be counted on to be emotional about eddie diaz. i was thatswhathappened

CONTENT WARNING: this blog contains posts about my battle with stage 4 breast cancer. any post that mentions it will be tagged ‘cancer post’

you can find my buddie fic here

[csfanfictions]

heey guys! I'm so happy you created this blog xoxo do you have any non au angst with emma, killian and neal ( It would be awesome if it was rated M )

Thanks for your request and you can always find more stories featuring Neal in our with Neal tag

*A Toast by vickyvicarious

T. [1644 words; ONESHOT]. “Whatever else, he knew this for sure: he refused to let Emma believe him dead, absolutely refused to let her mourn him with that pirate.” Neal uses a crystal ball to try and contact Emma, only to observe a close moment between her and Captain Hook. He isn’t sure what to feel, but it certainly motivates him to return.

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):   canonical alcohol mention

Why I love this: Reading a fic from Neal’s POV isn’t usually something I’m interested in, but his reaction to seeing Emma and Killian bond over his “death” is so painfully real and deliciously angsty.

*Eclipses Everything by queenundisputed

G. [1298 words; ONESHOT] Killian does the right thing.

Why I love this: A short painful piece, and I really love the way Killian’s POV is written. It feels so real to where his character was at this point in show.

*everything is different the second time around by belovedcreation

T. [3032 words; ONESHOT]. Canon divergence in which Pan never casts his curse on Storybrooke and Emma and Neal attempt to co-parent, with Hook attempting to stay away and give the family a chance.

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):   alcohol mention

Why I love this: You cannot even begin to detail how much I wish the show hadn’t just killed Neal off and gone a route like this instead where we actively see Emma deal with her past with Neal and choose her own happiness. This fic is wonderful and it’s nice to see Emma not just choosing Killian, but choosing to go with what’s best for her instead.

*sign your name across my heart by jadeddiva

T. [10841 words; SERIES]. Emma Swan breaks him and makes him a better man in ways he never thought he’d know. Hook, after the Echo Cave.

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):   alcohol use

Why I love this: This series explores a budding relationship between Emma and Killian really well without skirting over their painful baggage and I truly love the voices for the both of them. At times, especially in regards to Neal (sidebar: the POV fic for him is fantastic) it’s really painful and at other times it manages to be light and playful, much like it is in canon. It’s a seamless fit between what we saw and what could’ve been.

*Wednesday by madjm

Explicit. [18,575 : MULTICHAPTER]. She knew it was Wednesday, because it had been Wednesday every morning for the last four days, and she was the only one who seemed to notice. AU for the end of 3.11; Regina stops the curse, but there are consequences.

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):  Graphic depictions of sex.

Why I love this: The plot - a sort of Groundhog’s Day - is really interesting and fresh to me. It’s a really neat take on the idea. Add that to well-written characterizations and you have yourself an enjoyable fic.

*the year ends (the world begins) by twoo-wuv

T. [2259 words; ONESHOT]. It’s New Year’s Eve in Storybrooke, and although things between Hook and Emma have been confusing lately, Hook decides the time for ‘backing off’ is over. Everything is settled when the clock strikes midnight…

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):   alcohol use

Why I love this: This is not exactly as angsty as the others, but there’s miscommunication angst in this fic which I’m always a fan of + the dialogue in this is quite enjoyable.

*You’re All I Have Left (To Lose) by ShadowsLament

T. [3971 words; ONESHOT]. After Skull Rock, Emma is determined to find Hook, who has been separated from their group and absent for days.

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):   implied violence/torture

Why I love this: I’m a sucker for a good Neverland hurt/comfort fic and this didn’t disappoint + the uneasiness between Emma and Neal and her relationship with Killian is done really well in the time spent acknowledging it.

*and my running feet could fly by andromeda3116

Explicit. [ ONESHOT]. Snow’s response after getting the Neal bombshell, esp in regards to her perception of Emma/Hook. Maybe an evolution of her observations of them?

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):   graphic depictions of sex, alcohol mention

Why I love this: Another “the show completely missed this opportunity” fic that I completely adore. I love, love, love when we get to see Emma and Killian (and Emma and Neal’s) relationship through someone else’s eyes, the POVs are spot on, the buildup is fantastic and the angst is just !!!!! delightfully hurtful.

[csfanfictions]

Could you guys rec some of your cs au week faves? Thanks so much and lovely blog!

We sure can! And thank you for your kind words!

*untitled by killians-dimples

MATURE. [ONESHOT]. College best friends AU. Killian and Emma go to their favorite bar one night after class to blow off steam.

Why I love this: Holy hell Batman, someone pour a bucket of icy water on my head. The steam and sexual tension is off the roof and so on-point you just want to knock their heads together and yell at them to “just kiss already”. And then some. Yeah, way more than kissing.

*The Nicest Thing by lovethatshit

T. [4146 words; ONESHOT]. Emma and Killian are new writing recruits for the TV show Heroes & Villains and become close when they work on a script together

Why I love this: The dialogue is so perfect and made me laugh at loud so many times I couldn’t keep track. I love all the interactions in this fic, not just the ones between Emma and Killian (though, ofc, those are my absolute faves). And the ending was perfect. Such a fun premise and great execution.

*The Logbook by bookstoreromantic

G. [ ONESHOT]. Henry’s struggling with his job as the Author, and Hook offers to help.

Why I love this: Although Emma isn’t exactly present, you can still feel her in Killian and Henry’s interactions and that makes this possible (plausible) divergence truly painful. And I love seeing them support each other and Killian share a piece of his past with Henry.

*Forged in Iron by ripplestichskein

T. [2998 words; ONESHOT]. Killian uses a new set of skills gifted to him by the Author’s AU to fashion a present….of sorts.

Why I love this: An interesting headcanon that’s developed so well that I kind of wish this is what happened in show. The way everyone supports each other throughout this really tugged at my heart and the moments of their weakness, Killian’s especially, hit me hard.

*Red-eye to Incheon by InitialA

T. [6,859 words; ONESHOT]. She called him Pennsylvania for the Pirates hat he always wore. He called her Boston because he claimed that Massachusetts was too much of a mouthful. It’s their thing. It’s comfortable.

Why I love this: I really need to come up with other descriptors for fics besides “cute” and “adorable”, but oh my goodness this fic was so sweet I think I lost teeth. Their banter and dynamic is so well-written and it’s hard not to smile while reading this fic. I also love the background relationships - Emma and Ingrid’s, for one - in this fic.

* Oyer and Terminer by ohmyohpioneer

G. [1,767 words; ONESHOT]. 1693, Massachusetts Bay Colony (A Salem-esque AU)

Why I love this: This fic is a definitely historical, The Crucible slash Scarlet Letter esque piece. I didn’t really care for The Crucible or The Scarlet Letter, but this fic was honestly enjoyable. Killian’s dialouge to Emma is so, so in character and lovely. Emma’s walls - which definitely have a reason for being there, given the circumstances - also mirror canon in the way that she lets them down for him.

*Pies and Secrets by jncar

G. [4,212 words; ONESHOT]. Killian Jones could bake pies and wake the dead. Emma Swan was a down on her luck P.I. with a penchant for knitting. A CS/Pushing Daisies AU.

Why I love this: I realize admitting this is like committing sacrilege but…I have never seen Pushing Daisies? I will fix this one day, I swear! I think that goes to prove, though, that even if you haven’t this fic is enjoyable. It explains the universe really well and, of course, Emma and Killian’s relationship in this is really well-written. I love the pacing and style of this fic, too.

*Baby, I’m a Monster Too by seastarved

M. [DRABBLE]. It happens to him when he’s been alive for nigh on three hundred years. He’s lost his love and the only semblance of family he had ever had, since his father had left him aboard that ship all those years ago.

Why I love this: A very (realistic would sound hilarious when said about a demons au) plausible look at how they could become one of the soulless and god the ending, the hopefulness and the pain is just !!!! everything to me. (Plus the beautiful graphics)

*still a princess by literatiruinedme

G. [DRABBLE]. She had royal blood, a fact she couldn’t deny, no matter how hard she tried.

WARNINGS/KINKS/TRIGGERS (IF ANY):  mention of terminal illness/character death

Why I love this: This is so bittersweet that it left my nose a little itchy. It has everything: healthy Captain Duckling, flawless writing for Emma’s relationship with her parents, and bonus Captain Snowing moment. An adorable little drabble that deserves more notes.

[90sfangirl]

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