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[tiniestdormouse]

Aaaaaaa, thank you to the Unbirthday Zine: A Pandora Hearts Fan Zine for inviting me to be a contributing writer! Showing off my copy and so pleased with the swag level! 😎

you can also read my piece at AO3 (locked for account members only) Nom de plume ~ "Name of the Feather"

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Nom de plume ~ "Name of the Feather" Now available on Ao3 (registered users only)

Rating: General Audiences

Category: Gen

Fandom: Pandora Hearts

Summary:

Post-Series. Gilbert, a Baskerville working under the service of Leo, struggles with his own personal mission: how to put Oz's legacy into words, before he and Alice are reborn into their world. Gil suffers, inevitably, from writer’s block, but finds unlikely inspiration from his surviving friends and the histories -- public and secret -- others left behind. A story about how we become the stories we tell ourselves. Originally written for Unbirthday: a Pandora Hearts Zine

Notes:

I miss this fandom so much. I was originally invited to the Unbirthday Zine in 2022 and with the release of the zine, I'm now posting this story for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to the Unbirthday team for prevailing against the odds, and for having me be a part of this project!

[tiniestdormouse]

Hi! Welcome to my Brainrot!

Updated:

IMPORTANT NOTE November 9, 2024: Since I do not know how the future of US politics may affect state of this site, my writing, or myself, as a queer person of color who writes queer fiction, if you need to reach me or would like to request a copy of any of my fanfics for personal enjoyment, you can always connect via email: tiniestdormouse at gmail dot com.

Be safe everyone.

*** Links for those looking via the app/scroll: About Me My fanfiction A03 page (open to registered users only) My Fanmixes (also on 8tracks) This site still exists! My Fanart Pandora Hearts The Book of Levi Fanfiction project (Pandora Hearts) complete, not updated Head Canons & Theories - archive, old

Vanitas No Carte (The Case Study of Vanitas) VNC tag Head Canons & Theories - tag Gravity Falls Head Canons & Theories - tag Analysis - archive, old (but may be new again because of Book of Bill!) "This is What a Tragic Hero Looks Like" Essay Witch Hat Atelier WHA tag ***

Because of chatbots/ Chat GPT, I've closed my Ao3 fanfiction to the public

I'm sure you've been seeing articles floating around about how chatbots like Chat-GPT and other Large Language Models have been scraping fanfiction sites and using stories to train their programs (basically plagiarism). Here's a great article from Gizmodo explaining this all. I admit, I've been a fanfic writer since I was a teenager. According to this article, there is high possibility that all of the fic I've written in the past 12 years -- ones that I've been most proud of, that have showed my evolution as a writer -- have been scraped. It's really disheartening how Silicon tech bros have taken advantage of our creativity and goodwill. As a precaution, I've switched my works on Ao3 to be registered users only. I really value the readers who follow and connect, but this is the best way to protect my creative energy. Thanks for understanding!! <3

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Hi! I want to read the Borderlands series, but I'm sort of new to fanfic and ao3. There are 4 parts to the series, do you need to read them in order to follow the story? Or what is the best place to start reading?

Hey there! Thanks for your interest in checking out my twisted dark fic! There isn't a strong order to read to have it all make sense (except, of course, being familiar with Pandora Hearts.) The Borderlands series started in 2011 (!!) and I also eventually folded in more canon details they were released, while trying to stick to canon as close as possible. But I take characters who have only a passing mention in PH, like Fred Nightray, and fleshed them out as their own people that are pretty much OCs at this point, and technically the series is slightly divergent from canon because Fred still lives when Gilbert first acquires the Raven (for now, lol). Here's a reading order to help you explore this world!

1) Trust / Bond - can be enjoyed as a standalone 2) Wait for Sleep - takes place shortly after the events of Trust/Bond, but you don't need to read that in order to understand this. 3) Lucid Dreamers  - the "main story" currently being written 4) The Life and Times of Lord Frederic Wolfgang Nightray This started off as a sideblog for his character and is a collection of vignettes based on prompts readers sent. Mostly handcanons. No big spoilers for the series, but a fun exercise and character study. Really appreciate you asking, and please feel free to leave comments & kudos if you enjoy! <3

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

Lucid Dreamers - Chapter Sixteen

Notes: Slight AU, bit sticks to the canon as close as possible, and set before the events of Pandora Hearts. See chapter notes on canon divergences. Rating: Mature for dark sexual themes (including PTSD post-sexual assault) & canon-level violence

Categories: M/M; Drama

Fandom: Pandora Hearts Relationships: Vincent Nightray (one-sided) / Gilbert Nightray; implied past Ozbert; Leo Baskerville & Elliot Nightray (pre-canon friendship)

Summary:

Tensions escalate in the lead-up to one of the most important events of the season. Gilbert finds himself at a precipice. The Baskervilles secretly introduce Vincent to his new valet. A lawn party turns disastrous, and the Raven makes a move.

Notes:

Updated June 4, 2023: Happy Pride for those who celebrate! This chapter turned out longer than expected–and may this be worth the wait since the last update. :) Please note the new tags added to this story: dissociation, PTSD trauma processing, canon-level violence. Everyone take care of themselves, and thank you for all of your lovely kudos and comments. They have been really sustaining. <3

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Lucid Dreamers: Chapter 15

Continuing this series into 2023! Please mind the tags to the fic; I know this ain't everyone's cup of tea. Series summary for the Borderlands: Never make a contract with a Chain.

One never knows what desires can be unleashed.

Borderlands follows a dark tale of dreams and obsessions, as the Nightray family struggles to tame the Raven, and other nobles inside Pandora have their own agenda aimed at controlling its power. Yet no one knows the young man at the center of this web of manipulation: Vincent Nightray, who strives to do anything to protect his beloved brother Gilbert.

All will unfold as it should as long as Gilbert doesn't discover Vincent's most wretched secret.

A secret the Raven knows all too well.

Notes: Slight AU, bit sticks to the canon as close as possible, and set before the events of Pandora Hearts. See chapter notes on canon divergences. Rating: Mature for dark sexual themes (including PTSD post-sexual assault) & canon-level violence

Categories: M/M; Drama

Fandom: Pandora Hearts Relationships: Vincent Nightray (one-sided) / Gilbert Nightray; implied past Ozbert; Leo Baskerville & Elliot Nightray (pre-canon friendship)

Chapter 15 Summary:

The brothers unite the night before the dignitary ball. Confessions are made and long-buried truths come to light. Gilbert makes a deal.

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Lucid Dreamers - Chapter Fourteen

Author’s Note: Updated Sept 5, 2022. Happy Labor Day to the US! A treat for y’all after my 2+ year hiatus.  The rest of the story is plotted out, but I’m not going to give myself a deadline for chapters. As you can tell, I’m pretty determined to finish this out. Kudos and comments are greatly appreciated. Stay safe, hydrated, and keep your vaxx updated. <3 to you all for putting up with my weird gothic angst fest. *** Description: At Lord Frederic’s estate, Gilbert encounters a dreadful luncheon, a beloved friend, and an eavesdropped conversation that reveals dark intentions.  Content warnings for the series: For those new to the fic. Psychological horror/ suspense, obsession, unhealthy relationships, premise is Gilbert dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault, etc. Plus demons who only understand power. Mind the A03 tags. One-sided(?) Vincent/Gilbert. You're been warned! Read on Ao3.

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leo, envy

Drop a character and a word prompt into my asks and I'll write a drabble or head canon I have about the character! *** The first day at the Nightray manor was one of most bewildering of Leo's life so far. He brought nothing from the orphanage but a stack of books. Nothing else was required -- not even clothes, for the Nightray family got him spares from the servant's quarters until the family tailor could outfit a wardrobe to fit his station as Eliot Nightray's new manservant. Neither was he required to handle any duties. Or responsibilities. When Leo asked Elliot what was expected, he shrugged. "Read those. I love talking about books. Oh, and try some lemonade and cake from the kitchen! I'll have Cook bring them out." And so he read, uncomfortably, in the garden, feeling like the entire staff eyed him with envy. When the head butler inquired after Elliot's schedule, Elliot had simply scoffed, "Why would Leo be in charge of that?" "Why wouldn't I?" Leo asked later, after dinner as they sat in the library. He had watched the other servants and maids bustle about the manor all day. It left him feeling extraneous. Elliot brought down a chessboard from the shelf. "Care for a game?" "Is this a game?" Leo snapped. He pushed up his glasses. The nobleman looked crestfallen. "I also have checkers, if that's what you'd prefer." "Why would you care what I'd like? Aren't I supposed to be, I don't know, polishing your boots or doing your laundry? Manservant stuff?" "But this is manservant stuff." He grinned and now it was Leo's turn to envy that carefree expression. The power to dictate a household to do anything, and for him to do nothing. Envy and a twinge of something else, a light, fluttering realization that Leo wouldn't be able to name until weeks later. He felt seen.