Mutual Symbiosis
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Stanley and The Narrator are now living outside the parable. After spending so much time in a place that doesn’t exactly follow typical real-world conventions, Stanley is forced to relearn not only how to be a functioning member of society, but also a plain, regular human.
With The Narrator beside him, Stanley knows he can overcome the hard luck and depression that plagued him in his life before the parable, but introducing The Narrator to the rules and expectations of human society comes with its own challenges.
How did this even happen, anyway?…
Part established relationship domestic fluff, part parable love story.
Complete!
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- Part 1 of Mutual Symbiosis
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The Narrator is acting suspiciously guilty about something concerning his newly constructed physical form, but Stanley can’t pinpoint exactly what it is.
Turns out building a body from scratch comes with some odd considerations.
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Companion piece to my larger fic, but can be read on its own!
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- Part 2 of Mutual Symbiosis
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“Yes, well…Alright then, fine, I’ll just come out and say it. Stanley, do you remember just recently when I told you I wouldn’t watch you pleasure yourself in the bathroom, because I’m not a pervert?”
“...Okay?”
“What if, um. Well. Would I still be a pervert if I had your consent?”
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Or, Stanley helps The Narrator conduct some research.
Companion piece to my larger work, but can be read on it's own!
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- Part 3 of Mutual Symbiosis
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“Some birds don’t dance at all, Stanley.” The Narrator brushed a knuckle across the little wooden cardinal's head, as if petting it. “Many species woo their mates with gifts.”
Stanley couldn’t help but blush and look away. “That’s all instinctual, though. Humans are more sophisticated than that. I mean, I’m not doing it just to get laid.”
“Yes, of course. Don’t misunderstand me.” The Narrator leaned in close, his breath ghosting against Stanley’s ear. “But don’t underestimate your own animality, my dear.”
Stanley shivered.
...Or, Stanley gets wined and dined.
Sequel to my fic "How Does This Work, Anyway?", but can be read on it's own.
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- Part 4 of Mutual Symbiosis
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Now that Stanley is sleeping every single night, The Narrator gets to be introduced to the deeply confounding world of human dreams. He's also forced to come to terms with the fact there is a horrible, unsanctioned copy of himself running around Stanley's subconscious.
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- Part 5 of Mutual Symbiosis
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Many Wreaths of Roses, Hung Around Your Neck by Lillie_Billie
Fandoms: The Stanley Parable
22 Jun 2026
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Stanley hissed and slapped at his arm, the bug breaking and falling away. He’d felt the venom inject itself under his skin, cool and tingly, and not inherently unpleasant.
The Narrator turned, eyebrows shooting to his hairline as he took in the scene before him. “Stanley!” He wheezed, clutching his hair. “Stanley, what have you done!?”
Stanley smiled, giving two thumbs up as a thin trickle of blood ran down his arm. “Look!" He signed. "We match.”
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Lovebug Au
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- Part 6 of Mutual Symbiosis
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