First Lines Of Your Last 20 Fics!
Rules: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all!). See if there are any patterns. Choose your favourite opening line. Then tag 10 of your favourite authors!
Tagged by the incredible @ladymatt ❤️ my personal hero and one of my parabatri.
Most of mine are *old* but I just finished the WIP i had been hanging over my head for 6 years so I am determined I can get back to all of these.
1) Eyes of the Beholder (E, Malec: All Human AU/Nude Model AU)
Magnus spots the sketchbook as he ducks out from behind the decorative screen that doubles as a change room.
2). Someone to Believe In (T, Nell Jones/Eric Beale NCISLA: Undercover Mission, Kid fic)
"Didn't you ever wish that there'd been an error? That someone would walk into your classroom and say ‘Sorry, there'd been a mistake! Nell’s not meant to be in this grade but the one down the hall, with the kids two or three grades up’ that you belonged, not with the people who were technically your own age but with all the other kids who were doing the same work as you…”
3). Yours, Mine (M, Alternate Malec: This World Is Inverted AU)
”Kidnapping someone is a lot of effort, a lot of planning and resources,” Alec said almost lazily as he propped himself up against the cold wall.
4). My Last and Only Hope (T Malec: The Martian AU)
Alec knew he was taking a risk just turning up at Bane Industries and demanding an interview with Magnus Bane himself.
5). You Want Me To Teach What?! (T, Malec: Teachers AU)
Alec was sitting in his office eating lunch and chatting to Izzy about what they had planned for the Christmas break when they were interrupted by a timid knock at the door.
6) This Christmas (T, Malec: Human AU, Christmas Fic)
“Are you sure Alec won’t mind?” Magnus asked for what had to be the fourth time that morning as he followed Izzy inside the apartment she and Alec shared.
7). With The World Watching (G, Malec: Human AU, Wedding Dances)
Alec isn’t really paying attention when Lydia throws the bouquet.
8). Dutch Courage (T, Jimon: Human AU, Mutual Pining)
When Simon gets back to his apartment after what is possibly the longest day of his entire life, he’s focused on just one thing.
9). Hold and Release (T, Malec: Human AU, Yoga AU)
Maybe his mother was right, Alec mused as he matched his breath to his movements, maybe this is exactly what he needs to get his priorities sorted.
10). Stand By You (G, Malec: Missing Scene, Parabatai feels)
When Alec walked into the living room he was surprised to see Magnus standing at the drink cart tossing back a glass of whisky.
11), I found God but it wasn't supposed to be (T, Malec: Soulmate AU, Winged!Alec)
“It remains our primary mission, above all else, to locate God. Remember, this incarnation may take any human form - irrespective of race, age, and gender.”
12). Melt My Heart with Snow (T, Malec: Canon Compliant, Snow Play)
“Really?! Already?! Surely it’s too early,” Alec groaned.
13). I want to show you the world (T, Clizzy: snow joy/Christmas)
Clary had gotten up early so that she was already in the training room when Alec walked in.
14). Play Me Like a Choir (M, Malec: Magnus & Simon Friendship, Learning a musical instrument)
Sleeping during the day was still a work in progress.
15). Orphans & Bassinets (G, Malec: Kid fic)
It’d been a really long day, so when Magnus’ phone rang he really wanted to banish it to some alternate universe where no clingy and obsessive clients would ever be able to find it.
16). I’ll Wear My Heart On my Sleeve Tonight (T, Malec: Pride, Spirit Day)
[from: Alexander 3:04PM] I have something I really want to do tonight and I’m really hoping you’re free because I want to do it with you.
17). Malphabet (G-M, Malec: A-Z ficlets)
That was all it took. A single arrow fired by an incredibly hot archer and Magnus was hooked.
18). My Precious Cinnamon Roll (T, Malec: Alec Bakes)
Trudging up the stairs to his loft at 3am was definitely not part of his plan for a relaxing night curled up on the couch with Alec after his late patrol ended at midnight.
19). Heirlooms & Rattles (G, Malec: Magnus babysat Alec as a Child)
“Magnus are you sure the amethyst scarab of that Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh -” Alec began.
20). The Tie that Binds and Breaks Us (G, Alec Introspection, Clizzy, one-sided Jace/Alec, future potential Malec)
Clary. Why was it always Clary who was one step ahead of him?
I start stories in the middle of conversations about 40% of the time.
I have a *thing* for improving the outcome of characters who’ve had long days.
Tagging (should you want to) @magnusbae, @aceon-ice , @apathyinreverie , @arialerendeair , @to-the-stars-writing