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The Flatmate Fiasco by Jemigo12
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
03 Jun 2026
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After discovering her boyfriend of four years had been cheating, Penelope Featherington does the most sensible thing she can think of: she moves into a London flat with three Bridgerton brothers. She plans to keep her head down, focus on her students, and rebuild her life quietly.
The universe (and Benedict) have other plans.
Between late‑night kitchen conversations, disastrous Regency Roulette nights, meddling siblings, and the kind of domestic chaos only the Bridgertons can generate, Penelope finds herself drawn into a world she never expected—one full of warmth, friendship, and the slow, surprising shift in how she and Colin see each other.
It’s a story about choosing, being chosen, and the spectacular mess in between.
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20 Jun 2026
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The Perfect Match by AmyB_Writes
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
27 Nov 2025
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Colin Bridgerton was a rising British tennis star, who disappointed in his professional debut and struggled to find his footing amongst the ATP Tour for years.
His dreams of winning Wimbledon seemed further and further away when a knee injury sidelined him during his eighth season. The only bright side was re-connecting with his sister's best friend he hadn't seen in years, who reminded him to focus on what inspired him to play from the beginning.
Penelope tried to keep her distance from Colin, remaining as guarded as possible, but relented when circumstances kept bringing them together, preparing herself for the inevitable heartbreak that would consume her when he re-joined the tour and moved on with his life.
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“What if I can’t?” Colin asked, voicing his actual biggest fear out loud. The dark cloud looming overhead. “What if I try and give it everything I’ve got and I can’t get it back?” Shame trickled throughout his body.
Penelope paused again, not rushing her response. She spoke quietly, cradling his insecurities with her soft spoken understanding. “Then at least you’ll know for sure. And you won’t look back with regrets.”
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- English
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- 86,334
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- 14/14
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08 Nov 2025
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With her boyfriend Alfie away at the South Pole, Penelope Featherington is bored of going to movie industry parties on her own.
She hires an escort, just some arm candy to keep her company, look at her adoringly, and tell people how amazing she is at every opportunity.
His name is Colin.
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The title comes from the song Black Limousine by Dragonette and there will be more Dragonette lyrics scattered through this story (and a few others besides). Have a listen to the Black Limousine playlist on YouTube.
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Thank you to the bestest of Beta readers, RumbaWaltzand ABVJ. I could not have completed this story without your help! You complete me.
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- Part 1 of The Dragonette Chronicles of Polin
- Language:
- English
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- 78,962
- Chapters:
- 25/25
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01 Sep 2025
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He Said He’d Find Me, Even If It Took a Lifetime by WistfulInkling (SM24)
Fandoms: Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn, Bridgerton (TV)
15 Feb 2026
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**STORY COMPLETE**
Colin and Penelope couldn’t have been more in love. They were strangers when they met… two lives crossing paths by sheer luck. But the moment their eyes met, something shifted. It was immediate, electric, as though the universe had been quietly orchestrating this encounter all along. They fell in love at first sight… no slow burn, no hesitations. Just a headlong dive into something that felt inevitable... untouchable.
Their relationship unfolded like a dream. Every date felt like a scene from a storybook. They had fallen hard and fast. Within a few months, they were engaged. Their wedding was nothing short of magic… sun-drenched vows, dancing under fairy lights, and a room filled with people who believed, without a doubt, they were made for each other.It was perfect. Too perfect, perhaps. Because just when it seemed life had handed them a forever kind of love… it was as if fate’s script had been stolen, its sacred design undone by a whisper in the dark, uninvited… leaving only ruin in place of what was meant to be.
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- English
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- 25/25
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- 441
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01 Sep 2025
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Wildest Fantasies (Newghlan's version in ENGLISH) by Polinfanfic
Fandoms: Nicola Coughlan - Fandom, Luke Newton - Fandom, Newghlan - Fandom, lukola
19 Aug 2025
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Luke Newton’s journey from actor to author has taken an unexpected turn. Four years after publishing his daring romance novel, the 31-year-old has successfully adapted it into a film, starring as the protagonist, Luca. Inspired by his time living in Rio de Janeiro, the story follows two lifelong friends whose trip to the Cidade Maravilhosa sparks a deep, unexpected connection.
Nicola Coughlan takes on the role of Navy, a casting choice that has drawn attention. Her long-standing friendship with Luke reportedly influenced her selection at a time when she is navigating professional challenges, including ageism in the industry.
Filming in Brazil, scheduled to last four months, has already sparked controversy, particularly due to Luke’s turbulent relationship with influencer Antonella, who disapproves of his extended absence from England.
As the lines between reality and fiction blur, Luke will face hard truths about mistakes and redemption, while Nicola discovers that her own beliefs may not be as unshakable as she thought.
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01 Sep 2025
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Stream of Consciousness by itsokayitsfine
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
08 May 2025
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Colin and Penelope have circled each other for two decades, playing a perpetual game of tug-of-war over who will have the courage to ask. The equally spellbinding and agonizing reality of being in love with your best friend offers a kind of delicious torture that the two creatives wield as both a weapon and a shield.
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Or, against the stunning backdrop of Ojai, California, where Pen is leading her first writer’s retreat, maybe, just maybe, someone will finally take the leap.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 51,428
- Chapters:
- 8/8
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- 1
- Comments:
- 280
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- 554
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- 166
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- 14,586
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01 Sep 2025
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Cruising altitude by Polinismylife
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn, Bridgerton (TV) RPF
18 Aug 2025
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After a recent breakup, Penelope and her two friends head to the airport for a long weekend getaway. When her friends dare her to leave a cheeky note for a striking pilot named Colin, she hesitates but decides, “What’s there to lose?” The note, simple and bold, sets off a chain of flirty, slow-burning moments neither expected. Unbeknownst to Penelope, Colin is not only the pilot she admired from afar but also recently single himself. A playful exchange leads to a chance encounter on a sun-drenched rooftop in Santorini, sparking a holiday romance filled with witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and a connection that feels “meant to be.” But as their worlds collide, will they dare to risk their hearts for something lasting — or is it just for tonight
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01 Sep 2025
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Penelope finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after a one night stand, enter her best friend's older brother who has just quit his job to return to London permanently, leaving him with far to much time on his hands...
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- English
- Words:
- 44,638
- Chapters:
- 16/16
- Comments:
- 529
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- 1,034
- Bookmarks:
- 185
- Hits:
- 27,348
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01 Sep 2025
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Lost and Found by MistressofNone3645
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
25 Jul 2025
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A faded photo - a lost connection.
Colin enlists the help of internet strangers to search for a long lost childhood friend. He’d all but forgotten the short little redhead, but soon finds that his memories do not hold a candle to the woman she has grown to be.- Language:
- English
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- 35,152
- Chapters:
- 14/14
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- Comments:
- 350
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01 Sep 2025
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The Littlest Matchmaker by KatofKanals
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
14 Feb 2026
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In her fourth year teaching kindergarten, Miss Penelope Featherington thinks she’s seen it all—identical twins who wore matching outfits every day and were impossible to tell apart, a little boy who only talked about himself in the third person, a girl who managed to find a pair of scissors in the cafeteria and cut essentially all her hair off… This year, though, Chloe Bridgerton catches her by surprise. She’s never met a child who so immediately captured her heart. Chloe’s not the only Bridgerton pulling on her heartstrings either. Her “easy on the eyes,” charming father Colin captures her attention in an entirely different way. She’s never had a hard time remaining professional with her students’ parents in the past, but this man might just test every rule and guideline she tries to live her life by—both within the walls of her classroom and outside it too. To make matters more complicated, sweet little Chloe seems determined to become a successful matchmaker on her very first try.
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Or, the one where Pen is a kindergarten teacher, Colin is a single Dad, and they fall in love in part thanks to the meddling of a very special little girl.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 66,651
- Chapters:
- 8/8
- Comments:
- 1,434
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- 3,038
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- 470
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27 Aug 2025
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The Royal Matchmaking by Phoenix324
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn, Bridgerton (TV) RPF
29 Aug 2025
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What began as whispers among the ton — rumors of a grand matchmaking ceremony decreed by the Queen — soon became reality. No one could predict who would be bound together under Her Majesty’s watchful eye, and Penelope Featherington dreaded the outcome as much as Colin Bridgerton resented the intrusion.
When the night arrived, Penelope’s worst fears seemed inevitable… until the herald called Colin’s name, followed by hers. Stunned into disbelief, she could scarcely move until Lady Bridgerton urged her forward. Colin, already at her side, gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and stepped boldly before the throne — a silent promise that whatever came of this, she would not face it alone.
From that moment, their bond shifted. Yet in the quiet of his own chamber, Colin’s thoughts betrayed him. He imagined what it would mean to cross that final boundary. To see Penelope not just as his dearest friend, but as his wife in every sense. The thought unsettled him, even as it stirred a desire he could no longer ignore.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 55,003
- Chapters:
- 16/16
- Comments:
- 266
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- 1,435
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- 341
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- 38,468
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27 Aug 2025
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03 Jul 2025
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Penalty Box Hearts by lady_pen
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
21 Oct 2025
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***Yeah, I know you thought this was a one shot, but turns out I couldn’t leave the world after all.***
Because once the remix drops, the tweet thread goes viral, and the fan edits hit 100k likes with “Don’t talk to her” as the new audio of the month—there’s no turning back.
Penelope Featherington was just supposed to run the Reign’s socials. Post the wins. Crop the drama. Keep Colin Bridgerton’s public image intact. But that was before Captain Charm evolved into Captain Broody™ and started saying things like “I don’t flirt unless I mean it” on live TV.
Now the locker room’s leaking secrets, the group chat’s unhinged, and the internet is demanding answers. About the hallway fight. The rooftop almost-kiss. The way he looks at her like she’s the only goal that matters.
She was the girl in the background. The assistant. The one who knew better.
But this season?
The fans are watching.
The cameras are rolling.
And Penelope’s done playing it safe.Let the media meltdown begin.
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- Part 1 of Penalty Box Hearts
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 322,725
- Chapters:
- 33/33
- Collections:
- 2
- Comments:
- 895
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- 594
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- 169
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- 37,038
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01 Jun 2025
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Nanny Featherington by hippiechick7897
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
08 Mar 2025
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Another nanny/babysitter Polin story? Yes but with equal footing.
Penelope Featherington comes to work for Colin Bridgerton to care for his two girls and he quickly comes to realize the warm, whimsical nanny may be the missing piece in their jagged puzzle.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 68,391
- Chapters:
- 23/23
- Comments:
- 767
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- 1,783
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- 321
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- 57,890
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01 Jun 2025
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How Can I Resist You? by shoobydoobydoo
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
10 Feb 2025
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Penelope Featherington was tired of waiting for the right time, the right situation, the right man. With the success of the book series she authors under a pseudonym, she has decided that it was time to achieve her dream since childhood: to become a mom. She knows to expect some challenges, but she’s prepared to provide the very best for both her and her child, even if that means she’s doing it on her own.
After a heartbreak in his last year at uni, Colin Bridgerton has spent the past 10 years traveling the world discovering himself, filling his time with fun-filled adventures and meeting new people. But the appeal of travel seems to have recently lost its luster, and has decided to spend some time in London while he figures out his next step. To keep himself, and his mind busy, he spends his days ubering. But one day, he accepts the ride that will forever change his life.
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- Part 1 of How Can I Resist You?
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 132,375
- Chapters:
- 25/25
- Comments:
- 840
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- 2,481
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- 508
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28 May 2025
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“I want you to try to wrap your arms around me and drag me to the bed like he did,” she stated, firmly.
“I’m not doing that.”
“How will I figure out how to get away?”
“You can…” Colin searched for an answer, “take self defense lessons. Or get a bat to keep in here! But you’re also tiny, Pen… So that’s why it’s important that your mum knows now that he shouldn’t be here!”
“Lessons cost money, and it would be a stranger! A bat could do little if I can’t get to it, Colin,” she said his name scoldingly, “It’s great my mum knows, sure. But I need to know I can get away!”
“I’ll pay for lessons,” he offered.
“I want to do this now! Come at me,” she demanded.
“No!”
She stomped her little foot and yelled up at him, “I said, ‘now’, goddamnit!”
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After 5 years Penelope comes back into the Bridgerton’s lives, but she’s changed. The confident, feisty, young woman she’d fought hard to be is hidden under a silent, careful, compliant ruse. Can the love of the Bridgertons and some self defense lessons with Colin bring her back and undo the damage caused by her long-term ex boyfriend?
Follow me on X for updates @AubreyHalloway
- Language:
- English
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- 56,977
- Chapters:
- 23/23
- Comments:
- 436
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- 1,457
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- 296
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- 45,256
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09 Mar 2025
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An Aubrey Hallmark by GleefullyPolin (GleefullyCaptainSwan)
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
12 Dec 2024
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Playboy Bridgerton’s Wings Clipped?
Prince Colin Bridgerton, third in line for the Bridgerton title, is finally taking a bride. The infamous bachelor, who has travelled outside of England for most of his twenties appears to be ready to settle down and take over his responsibilities at Aubrey Hall.
It will be a holiday affair at the estate as esteemed families have been invited from far and wide for Prince Colin to choose the woman who will become his bride at a festive Christmas wedding. It is sure to be a lavish event and we wish the happy couple, whomever the lucky lady shall be that is able to finally tame this restless wanderer, a wonderful holiday and a lifetime of love and happiness.
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17 Feb 2025
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just as one beat ends, another starts by missparker
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
04 Oct 2024
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Penelope is twelve when she starts seeing colors differently. When she realizes that not only can Colin see the change, but he's the cause of her new ability, they tumble into an intimacy neither are prepared for. Growing up with the love of her life as a foregone conclusion is not the easiest path, especially since resisting him becomes increasingly difficult and no matter how much she seems to age, she's still too young.
The more they fall in love, the more wrapped up in each other they become and Penelope starts to wonder how far it can all go.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 29,512
- Chapters:
- 4/4
- Comments:
- 477
- Kudos:
- 1,668
- Bookmarks:
- 496
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- 33,323
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16 Feb 2025
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(Not So) Secret Admirer by bromfieldhall
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
18 Feb 2025
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Colin decides to secretly woo Penelope over the course of a week leading up to Valentine's Day with the aid of his siblings.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 21,611
- Chapters:
- 10/10
- Comments:
- 233
- Kudos:
- 824
- Bookmarks:
- 174
- Hits:
- 17,700
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16 Feb 2025
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Treading Waters by CitywitchRamblings
Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn
27 Nov 2024
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Colin is a functional alcoholic until he can no longer function. Penelope has been trying her best to get him help, but he's been resistant.
A series of events causes Colin to re-evaluate his life choices and figure out what his true purpose is.
Modern AU -
A take on It's a Wonderful Life
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 58,496
- Chapters:
- 10/10
- Comments:
- 241
- Kudos:
- 508
- Bookmarks:
- 150
- Hits:
- 13,394
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12 Feb 2025