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realizing as I work on chapter 8 of FYO that I have not been revising my outline as I make changes, so I'm having to do that before continuing with this chapter.

It's helping me get through a tricky part though, and hopefully will help me figure out how many chapters this thing will actually be. Thinking somewhere between 15-20, but we'll see

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*smiling at my phone*

husband (mock-suspicious tone): what are you smiling at?

me: ...nice new comments on my fics

really though I don't think people understand how much it means to get that kind of feedback, going back and reading over comments almost always gets me out of a funk and motivates me to keep writing ❤️

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Masterlist

finally feel like I have enough fics to make one of these.

Rivamika fics

Ongoing

Figure You Out: 60K+, NSFW. Modern/cafe/college AU. Mikasa's crushing hard on her boss, but fears it'll only ever be one-sided. When an old friend attempts to sweep her off her feet, she warily lets him. It's not perfect, but they're happy, until the one thing she never thought would happen finally does, and she's left more devastated and confused than she ever thought possible. Until the last person she expected steps up to help her find herself again.

One Shots

It's Only Temporary: 10.8K, NSFW. Modern AU based on the prompt: moment of connection with a rival; seeing them get ready to sleep in their car after losing their home. After a particularly nasty day at work, Mikasa’s bad day only gets worse when her car—which also serves as her bed—refuses to start.

Series

the light after the dark: one-shots of Mikasa and Levi in their journey through parenthood.

morning light: 874, G. Levi watches Mikasa tend to their newborn

little moments: 860, G. Mikasa and Levi’s evening plans are put on hold when the latter takes too long to put their daughter to bed.

I'm horrible about tagging updates/behind the scenes properly, will update once I get better about that, but right now you can find most updates under #smackermans

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Self-Imposed WIP Wednesday

Decided I would start sharing snippets of fics I'm working on in an effort to keep myself motivated. Not feeling particularly burned out or anything, just thought it would be a fun thing to do!

If there's anything in particular you want to see more of, let me know and maybe I'll share more this weekend (see here, here and here for more WIPS/projects I'm working on)

This one is from the prologue my rivamika Swan Princess AU (which still needs a name) since a few people seem a little excited about that one 🦢👑⚔️

The princess’s hand felt damp and sticky under Levi’s palm, and he fought the urge to release his grip and run to his chambers. Instead, he tugged her arm forward as he stomped down the shaded path. “My Prince, perhaps you should slow down,” his mother’s handmaiden called, “the princess is a bit younger than you, she can’t walk as fast.” Levi stopped abruptly, causing Mikasa to bump her nose into his shoulder. Gods, he couldn’t believe he was going to be stuck with this girl for… how long had his mother said? Possibly the entire summer? Only if this special council meeting went well, right? He didn’t understand it all, just that he was meant to befriend and one day “marry” this girl to better the future of both their kingdoms. His mother and the Chancellor had tried to help him understand, but he still wasn’t entirely sure what that word meant. “Apologies, Princess.” Levi bowed his head slightly before continuing his walk, this time with gentler steps and a slower pace. Despite his efforts, Mikasa still traveled a step behind him, though her hand remained in his. She wouldn't take her eyes off the ground; Mikasa stared at her feet as they walked, only looking up at him for a short moment if he tugged on her arm. “What’s wrong?” Levi asked.  The princess glanced up at him once again, this time long enough for him to catch the faint shimmer of unshed tears.  “I want to go home.” She whispered, her voice high-pitched and trembling. Oh, Gods… Was she about to cry? Before the panic he felt could fully set in, the echoes of men shouting and swords clanking together caught his ears.  “I can’t take you home,” he said, “but I can show you something cool.” Sniffling, the princess finally looked up from her feet and held his eyes. Hers were glossy, but wide with newfound anticipation. With his free hand, Levi pointed towards the sound, giving her hand a much more gentle tug to follow him.

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Had such a good writing day yesterday, wrote roughly three pages that will probably make the final draft (with edits of course)

and today I’m just staring at the doc like 🫩 what are words. The want to write is there but the brain capacity is not 😔

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chapter 4 came to me so easily, but chapter 5?? It's being held hostage somewhere

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raaah I had a cute idea for a sequel/spiritual successor to "morning light" involving a camera, but I can't remember anything about the actual cameras in canon AOT and every time I try to research it I get the cameras they used to make the show liKE NO THATS NOT WHAT I WANT-

granted that fic has an ambiguous setting but in my heart I imagined it as post canon, so that's why I'm so hung up on this lol

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the way type too fast and absolutely butcher everyone's names. Mikasa becomes Miaksas (where'd the extra s come from??) Sasha is Sahasa, Levi is Leci or sometimes even Luci??