I’ll be taking a break from posting while I realign with my creative goals. I will be gone until at least October.
I recognize this might be disappointing, but it's something I need to do for me. To be honest, I’ve been feeling really disconnected from this space and my creative energy. There are a lot of reasons for this, both from a Tumblr standpoint and a personal one, but it's become clear to me this week that I need to give myself space to breathe and reflect without distractions.
Before I go, I want to say thank you for being here over the years. I've met so many amazing people in this space and I am so thankful our paths have crossed. I deeply appreciate everyone who has read, interacted, or supported my work over the life of this blog. Your voices have always mattered to me in this community. I hope you've felt that appreciation in our interactions over the years.
A little late on my monthly update post (apologies). A few bits and reminders:
1) If you're a member of one of the Strange Little Clubs on Ko-Fi, please fill in the prompt form for this month: https://forms.gle/U7crPCGVGLKwaXCR8
2) If you'd like to join one of the clubs (or support me with a one-off donation), then you can do so on Ko-Fi. I'm currently job-hunting, so now is a *very* good time to buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/strangelittlestories
3) I'm in the process of trying to get my old wordpress site fit for purpose again. So expect new stories to also be posted here, with helpful catergories to filter by (got a little catching up to do this month): https://strangelilstories.wordpress.com/
4) This month's fun monthly admin fact: I played my first competitive game of Roller Derby last month and it was very fun.
"B, I want to start reading your AUs, but there are so many, where do I start?!"
In the last few months, we have had an influx of new readers with us! Very exciting! Hi & welcome! To help address this question consistently, I put together a little guide.
Below is my recommendation for how to start and navigate the AUs. The list includes each AU ranking (1 means start here, then move to 2, 3, etc), plus links and summaries so you can choose your path (or read them all 👀😏🥰🥹):
The AUs:
Loving & Leaving – Timo Meier x Emma Hischier (Start here)
Summary: Emma Hischier has been secretly involved with another Devil for years, but one Halloween their past catches up with them and changes their lives forever. A cycle of loving and leaving becomes a commitment to staying and building together. [Link]
What My World Spins Around– Nico Hischier x Lexi
Summary: Nico and Lexi, neighbors in the same New Jersey apartment building, develop a friendship that soon deepens into romance. Lexi’s mix of fun and practicality complements Nico’s serious and passionate nature as the New Jersey Devils’ captain.[Link]
Lucie and Connor – Hischier x Wood kids (the center for all the “kid” AUs) Summary: Lucie Hischier and Connor Wood fall fast and hard during their whirlwind first year at NYU, navigating fame, school, and a passionate romance straight out of the books Lucie grew up reading. But things get serious quickly when Connor is traded—and Lucie finds out she’s pregnant. Start here: [Link]
Lio and Savannah – Meier Kid x Team Employee Summary: Lio Meier has always been loyal to hockey and allergic to commitment—especially when it comes to women. But when Savannah Miller joins the team, she challenges everything he thought he wanted, and losing her might be the wake-up call he never saw coming. Start here: [Link]
Bones – Hischier kid x New York Ranger Summary: Mackenzie Hischier, a restless travel writer based in NYC, can’t stand David Carlson, the Iowa-born NY Ranger who’s convinced she’s the love of his life. Despite her protests, their sharp wit and fiery chemistry turn a one-sided feud into a passionate romance that withstands life’s ups and downs. Start here: [Link]
Liv and Luca – Meier x Fiala kids Summary: Liv Meier, the middle child and only daughter in a family of six, always saw herself as a wallflower—until Luca Fiala returned home to train for his sophomore NHL season. What starts as a summer fling quickly blossoms into their perfect forever. Start here: [Link]
Stand Alones:
Letters in Your Last Name – Kevin Fiala and Sam Stalock
Summary: Samantha Stalock has always relied on hockey and her family, with her brother Alex living his dream playing for the Minnesota Wild. When a Swiss hockey player named Kevin is traded and sparks fly between them, Sam decides the risk is worth it—especially if her brother never finds out.
Start here: [Link]
Shot in the Dark – Miles Wood and Kailey (discontinued, but mentioned in other AUs)
Summary: Starting a new life in Colorado was supposed to be a breeze for two kids from Massachusetts. Until it wasn't.
Start here: [Link]
Side-quest AUs:
(None of these are flushed out extensively but may expand in the future)
Sophie and Cody - Hischier kid x Iowa Contractor
Lena and Ryder - Fiala x Hughes kids 👀
Each AU has a series page. Some AUs are very large, like Loving & Leaving, and have expanded beyond their original chapters. Their series pages linked above, break down the bigger parts into a linear timeline for readers plus offer the option to dive deeper into their blog tags.
If you ever feel lost, just ask! There is a lot going on in this big LL universe 💜
The 3 times Connor almost kissed Lucie & the 3 times he did.
You, Me, and Mexico Part 1
You, Me, and Mexico Part 2
A Visit to Manchester
Liv & Luca:
Afterthoughts and Alcohol
Afterthoughts and Misunderstandings
Afterthoughts and Accountability
The Aftermath of Us
We also split up Lio & Lucie into different series pages and a new tag. It was a long time coming, and a labor of love but you can find Lio & Sav here. Then Lucie & Connor here.
Also, in personal news, I moved! I live in Colorado now 🥹
Wondering what is coming soon? Check out WIPS here.
Thank you all for your patience and kindness as I sorted through my thoughts on how to proceed with Mack and David. I know as a reader it can be annoying to have to wait for content when it's in the middle of being posted, but as a creator, I appreciate your willingness to give me that time to focus on what's next for this space.
So here is what to expect:
Bones parts 12-16 (Mack x David) will all be posted before the Four Nations break.
During the Four Nations break, I am jetting off Tumblr for a much needed break of my own. Trust that I will miss you all and will be back after the tournament. Go Team USA 🇺🇸
After Four Nations, Mack and David's parts 17-27 will be posted on a weekly basis. 1-2 parts per week. It is my goal to finish their series before the season ends. I have most of their series completed, just putting a bow on it.
Also after Four Nations, the final pieces on my WIPS will be posted in late February and early March. I updated the WIPS page this AM to include the Bones dates and the anticipatory dates for the other WIPS. Reminder, these are subject to change as always because I can't predict the future.... if anyone knows how to do that, plz let me know 😉
Due to the break and short month, February will only have one flashback day, which will be February 7th. Reminder that our 2nd January flashback day is this Tuesday, January 21st. I have a few things in my drafts, but if there are more topics, you know the drill, send 'em in! Right now, the requests are mostly around Lexi and Nico's world.
Thank you as always for being here and supporting this lil creative space... and me! I'm so, so lucky 😘🫶🏻😍
We're gonna hit the pause on Mack and David for the rest of this week. Let people re-read or catch up on the first five parts. I have honestly loved the chaos we have gone through the last few weeks. Thank you all AGAIN for being so invested in their story.
Nico and Lexi's first meeting is coming on Wednesday afternoon! I am so smitten by Nico in this one. He is sooooo bumbling Nico. I think you will love it 😍
Our next flashback day is this THURSDAYYYYYYY! I'm excited! We have like 12 things in the drafts to discuss. Should be a fun night! Like I said a few weeks ago, it is heavy Timo and Emma, but we do have Lexi and Nico too.
Next week is American Thanksgiving and my dad is coming to visit, so expect for me to be relatively quiet that week.
THE FROST ARE COMING TO DENVER IN JANUARY!!!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!
Long awaited, largely requested..... I have a spreadsheet to share with you all!
This spreadsheet contains the timeline for both the "Active" NHL players and the "Kid" AUs. It also contains the very rudimentary family tree I was able to put together in Canva. Honestly, I am not in love with it, but it is necessary at this point. (If someone wants to make it look prettier and potentially less chaotic, please do 😂 I'm a writer.... not a graphics person ha!)
Anyways, please refer back to this sheet as needed. It will live on the LadyLooch AU page here. You should not need to login into an account to view this.
As a note, the timeline is what we know as of now. There are events that have not been introduced yet. As we learn about them, I will add them to the timeline and put a new "updated" date. This is especially relevant for Mack and David 😉
I hope this helps! I know it helps me write, so I can imagine it will help new and returning readers alike.
