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the language of intimacy

Series Metadata

Creator:

Series Begun:

2026-02-14

Series Updated:

2026-02-14

Notes:

Series title comes from a poem by Stephen Dunn.

Stats:

Words:: 1,981
Works:: 2
Complete:: No

Listing Series

the darkness and intimacy by afteriwake for zelda_hime

Fandoms: Once Upon a Time (TV)
14 Feb 2026
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Summary

Whatever it is that's going on between her and Emma, it certainly has its perks, as Regina reflects on her past and her present and the various relationships she's had.

Series
- Part 1 of the language of intimacy
Language:

English

Words:

989

Chapters:

1/1

Collections:

1

Comments:

4

Kudos:

11

Hits:

210
we've created a story more beautiful than the other fairy tales by afteriwake for zelda_hime

Fandoms: Once Upon a Time (TV)
14 Feb 2026
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Summary

Regina thinks back on how Emma melted her heart on the day of their vow renewal.

Series
- Part 2 of the language of intimacy
Language:

English

Words:

992

Chapters:

1/1

Collections:

1

Comments:

6

Kudos:

12

Hits:

209