Han's Ao3 Payneland works
Never-ending list of all the things I've written
Latest multi-chap:
Half The world Away
CHRISTMAS ALIVE MEN AU. COME AND GET YOUR CHRISTMAS FLUFF.
(based on The Holiday)
Completed work below:
Fluff and general lovely fics:
I wear your Grandad's clothes (you look incredible)
(one-shot. G. 3k)
So this was my first ever work in the fandom, and I still really love it. It was based on that feeling you get when you REALLY like someone (platonically or not) and you just want to be like them, you want their approval for everything and think they are the coolest person ever. It's set in 1989 and is when the boys are first together, and they discuss how ghosts can change clothes.
A study in Kissing
(one-shot. T. 2.5k)
This fic came about because I got really obsessed with the super casual way Charles drops into conversation that him and Crystal have kissed, and the way Edwin does not seem shocked by this turn of events. So I created all the conversations about kissing they'd ever had, and how this influenced Charles realizing maybe there's someone else he's been wanting to kiss.
The problem with showing your lover your scars (Is that everyone's lover is covered in scars)
(one-shot. M. 3.5k)
I really love this one, it bounced around my head for a long time. It came from my experience of being A Person With Scars and that fear of being perceived by someone else and then taking ownership and control of your own body.
When you're out there floundering (like a lighthouse I will shine)
(one-shot. T. 2.5k )
This was inspired by some amazing art by Hannaloony , in which the boys save each other from their canon deaths. And then I started thinking about Edwin's death, and how it could have been prevented if just one person stood up for him. Enter: Charles.
Did you drink enough to miss me (or did you miss me enough to drink)
(one-shot. T. 3k)
I really love jealous Charles an I really wanted to get him absolutely off his face so that he'd be an emotional wreck to Edwin. So I did. Much fun and general silliness.
We Write love songs in C
(one-shot. G. 3k)
I really wanted to write something about Charles' relationship with music, and the way he perceives the relationship between him and Edwin as platonic; while the rest of us are screaming that he's in love. It's set at Christmas, because I love Christmas. And uses songs from Jayden's 'Charles' playlist because they send me a little bit feral.
I write sins, not tragedies
(one-shot. T. 3k)
This was one that was inspired by a myth, but I wanted to also do some canon divergence in which Edwin is not taken to hell, but instead loses his nerve and is unable to confess his feelings to Charles. I liked the idea of Edwin taking solace in Greek literature, especially as it would have been one of the few places where he could have read descriptions of different types of relationships. And I just love him deciding on what was definitely the most stupid course of action he could take; because he's a disaster.
When is a first kiss not a first kiss?
(one-shot. T. 1.5k)
Short drabble somewhere between prose and poetry, exploring a soft and gentle transition from friends to lovers. I think this is the most beautiful thing I've ever written. It is not my usual style but it has a really special place in my heart.
The only thing we fear is fear itself (and spiders)
(one-shot. T. 1.5k)
Now this is very silly; and I love it. Apparently this is what happens when I find out that Jayden is afraid of spiders, and have a terrifying experience where I have to run semi-naked from the shower because there is a moth attacking me (It was terrifying, and huge, and out to get me. Hush). So yeah: semi-naked scared Charles running from a spider.
If I just lay here (would you lie with me and just forget the world)
(one-shot. M. 3k)
Yeah, I really wanted to make the one bed thing work. It just makes me happy inside. Silly, cute, getting a tiny bit frisky, but not too much cause it's basically just a first kiss.
This Is Halloween
(one-shot. G. 2k)
Gah I love just making them be silly and cute together. Charles is trying to convince Edwin to enjoy Halloween. And as we all know, Charles can convince Edwin of anything.
I'm so sick of online love
(6/6. T. 17k)
Super cute and fluffy modern AU where Edwin can't deal with technology and Charles calls him bruv. Charles falls hard and fast and does much romancing to get in Edwin's pants. (and some side smut here where he does actually get in his pants)
I see your true colours (and that's why I love you)
(one-shot. T. 2.5k)
Soul-mate AU. I just love it when they are fated to be together, but also choose it every time and in every way. So soft for these boys.
If you hold me like this (If you touch me like that)
(one-shot. G. 2k)
Charles misses cuddling and wonders if Edwin does too. That's it, that's the fic. We need more dead boy cuddles.
Adventures in mirror hopping
(one-shot. G. 2k)
Some little pre-canon fluff. Both boys are possessive straight away and can't stand the thought of being without each other. Charles can find Edwin anywhere, any time. Silly boys being gone for each other straight away (don't worry they'll figure it out in 30 years)
Run your fingers though my soul
(one-shot. G. 3k)
I am such a sucker for the whole Edwin-thinks-Charles-is-dating-Crystal troupe, with a large dollop of miscommunication. And some orbing out. Then cuddles, ofc.
Family Portrait
(one shot. G. 1.5k)
Niko and Crystal's daughter has to do a presentation at school. I love the idea of this little kid surrounded by all the love our crew were denied growing up. Featuring Uncle Charles.
You're a Pink Pony Girl (and you dance at the club)
(1/2. M. 5.5k)
Ok I've tentatively put this here, but it'll be bumped once I write the second part which is wholly smut. This was completely inspired by the fact I wanted Edwin to pole dance. I've read loads of amazing fic where Charles has to dress up in a skirt and I really just wanted to reverse it.
Baby, you're a haunted house (better find a new superstition)
(One-shot. T. 5k)
So I mostly wrote a fic about horror films, because I hate horror films and the idea of them coming to life is my worst nightmare.
But I made it silly & fluffy, ofc.
I had the pleasure of working with the wonderful @tw0-ravens on this one, and she made a fantastic fanmix to go with it <3
How do you love me? (let me count the ways)
(one-shot. T. 4.6 k)
Charles needs reassurance that Edwin loves him, that anyone could really love him. so here are all the times Edwin says I love you- until Charles can say it back.
He's beauty and he's grace
(4/4. Completed. T. 18k)
Charles and Edwin are modern-day anti-terror police officers. Charles has to go under-cover at a beauty contest. IT'S A MISS CONGENIALITY AU BABBBBBBY. Such, such fun writing this.
Mostly fluff, with a side of angst:
Oh, to be enough (for you)
(5/5 completed. T. 9.5k)
This was my first multi-chapter work for the fandom. I had a really cute idea about Charles confessing his love to Edwin in a roof top garden, and talking about rom coms that Crystal had introduced him to. And I also really wanted to do the Charles-overthinking-for-the-first time-in-his-life trope. Hence, the side of angst.
Caravan of love
(one-shot. T. 2.5k)
I had a craving for writing a 'there was only one bed' fic and so shoved the boys undercover in a caravan with disguises on, but then started thinking about the way Edwin would perceive this; and how he would feel Charles was seeking the closeness from a physical, female body instead of from his best mate. Feelings were had all over the place. But we worked it out in the end.
I hear your voice, it's like an angel sighing (I have no choice, I hear your voice)
(one-shot. T. 3k)
Soulmate AU where everyone can hear the voice of their soulmate; but Edwin doesn't hear his until he's in hell. This was wonderful o write, and I especially liked re-writing the scene in the attic with additional internal dialogue.
If it brings me to my knees (it's a bad religion)
(one-shot. T. 3k)
Edwin is a God, and meets Charles when Charles is dying. This one is still rotating in my brain and may become a series. Watch this space.
Tomorrow Never Knows
(one-shot. T. 3k)
Oh, Charles. My poor boy. I love writing him young and carefree. 16 year old Charles is my most favourite, when he's all smiles and snogging to cover his sadness. In this one he gets his fortune told and the fortune teller wonders how much she can tell him without giving his future away.
Can't Buy Me Love
(6/6. M. 30k)
This is one of my favourite things I've ever written. Fae dating AU my absolute beloved. So much mutual pining & general adoration of each other. I always think I might write more in this universe, and I might)
How do you see right through me?
(one-shot. G. 2k)
I spent a lot of time thinking about the way the boys had to disguise themselves to keep themselves safe in their horrible lives. And how wonderful it is that they don't have to do that any more.
Only trouble is, I'm dreaming my life away
(one-shot. T. 7k)
I adore going into Edwin's back story in this one, and making Charles realise how completely in love with Edwin he is as he tries to save him from a dream world.
If the world was ending, I'd wanna be next to you
(one-shot. T. 2k)
I wanted to put our boys at the end of the world, and have them still together, still all each other needs. No matter how long they've had, it' still never enough.
That's what Christmas means to me my love
(4/4. G. 7k)
Some bittersweet & slightly melancholy Christmas one-shots set between the boy's first Christmas and one two hundred years later.
Alive Men Coppers AU
(complete- but universe may be added to. T. 45k)
Consists of : 'In the name of the law' & 'what we do in the line of duty'
This is without a doubt one of my favourite AUs that I've written. Inspired by Broadchurch-style UK police dramas that I watch lots of (& re-reading all of the rivers of london books) I aged up Edwin & Charles, moved them out of London & had great fun taking on new versions of the cases they face in the show. Oh & I got to make Charles into the big brother he was always destined to be.
Still Sixteen Forever
(complete. T. 27k)
Edwin is a reformed vampire who works at the hospital and helps with any supernatural cases that come through. Charles is a very angry vengeful spirit who Edwin tries to help work through his new existence. A vaguely Being Human inspired AU.
Angst in the highest degree:
If at first you don't succeed
(one-shot. T. 5k)
This is a canon divergence AU. I really wanted to explore what would happen if Edwin wasn't there to save Charles in the attic, the way their afterlives would have completely changed. I wanted to especially note that it had to be CHARLES who saved Edwin, and that no one else would have had the same effect.
Amazing gif set made by @mellxncollie here
And you don't know what you've got till it's gone
(5/5 complete. T. 15k)
Inspired by the STUNNING For the First Time Twice by @likemmmcookies- it's an amnesia fic, in which Edwin forgets all about Charles but remembers his life and death. This one was HARD to write, I am not an angst writer by nature because I'm a sensitive little empath (and apparently that extends to fictional characters as well) but I knew there was a happy ending, and I really wanted to write my vision. I also loved exploring the more explosive and uncontrollable side of Charles, and exploring what Edwin would be like without Charles' love.
When everything's made to be broken (I just want you to know who I am)
(one-shot. T. 3k)
Well, this one is possibly the hardest thing I've ever written and I had a good old cry when doing so. I really relate to Edwin in this and it's just a bit heartbreaking (but I hope in a good way)
And this is what's left
(one-shot. T. 2k)
So this is what happens when I think too much about Edwin's family and the idea that he might have family left still alive when he returns from hell. So I wrote this. With a little brother for Edwin to care about, and regret not spending more time with.
Porn, smut and other such fun:
Pretty Prefect
(one-shot. E. 2.5k)
Oh, my first smut. I feel this stands up quite well to the test of time (it's only been a few months but I've written a lot, shush). It is very sweet, lots of praise being laid on Edwin, and a Doctor who reference.
What happens in the closest (stays in the closest)
(one-shot. E. 2.5k)
Ok, so this mostly came about (no pun intended) because I wanted the boys to shag in the cupboard. And the mind will do wonderful things to make that happen sometimes. Possessive Charles, bratty Edwin.
I don't want anybody else (When I think about you I touch myself)
(one-shot. E. 4k)
Charles accidentally walks in on Edwin wanking, and has his entire soul consumed by the thought of it. So then he has to ask to watch again, and gets up the courage to join in.
& I need you now, tonight (& I need you more than ever)
(one-shot. E. 3.5k)
This is a tender one. Mostly feelings with a side of porn (I mean, there's still a lot of porn). Edwin being tender towards Charles, Charles being spoilt and treasured. First time bottom!Charles
You Oughta Know
(one-shot. E. 2k)
This one was so much fun to write. I love Edwin asserting his dominance and I just love Charles trying not to lose his shit while Edwin is feeling him up under the table. Featuring: public blow jobs because Charles looked at someone else's tits. (as I said, fun)
What a wicked game to play (To make me feel this way)
(8/8 complete. E. 20k)
Well, I know you shouldn't have favourites but this is probably my favourite thing I've written. 1980s University AU (normally, I'm not an AU girlie but I'm just about to start writing my second so clearly this fandom has changed me) in which Charles decided he will be Edwin's fuck buddy- so that Edwin doesn't get involved with any unsavory Characters. And yeah. There's denial, there's some internal dilemmas from Charles, there's sex, there's love. If I can convince you to read anything of mine you haven't done so far I'd deffo go for this one.
Dancing with our hands tied
(one-shot. E. 3k. )
This one was inspired by the utterly amazing it's a question of lust, it's a question of trust by @lolotr which I highly recommend. Well, I recommend all her stuff. She's amazing. This one is an established-relationship and established-kink situation in which, every now and again, Edwin has to be tied up and have the sass fucked out of him (which, incidentally, was the first line that came to me for this fic. and when you have Charles popping into your head on a Tuesday morning saying "Crystal has asked me to bring you in here and fuck the sass out of you, and I intend to oblige." then you gotta write the whole fic.
Bite your tongue (or I'll do it for you)
(one-shot. E. 5k)
This was just wonderful to write. It is one of my favourite pieces of smut & it has not had the love it deserves (imo). I got to tie Edwin up and let Charles do exactly what he wants. And at first Charles is all about that dom life but, really, he's a bit softy who just wants to make Edwin feel good. So, yeah. He gets a bit sappy towards the end; but I love that for him. I enjoy exploring kink with these guys, and how much of it relates to trust and love between the people carrying it out.
I'm a brat when I'm bumpin' that
(one-shot. E. 4k)
Oh, bratty Charles. What a joy to write. And it was lovely to allow Edwin to take on his rightful role of dom-of-Charles. Also, some fun times with an everlasting ice cube are had.
