Desdichado
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"She rests on her arm, trying to breathe, trying to think. She can’t remember why she’s in an apartment at Declan Avenue, only that she’s there, and that’s all she can remember. That, and the blast.
And…
Peter...
She breathes his name, but it’s so quiet it might as well be a thought. With the metallic ringing swelling her head, she heaves herself up as she pushes against the ground. The world somersaults in response. Eventually, through the splitting of her cranium and the revulsion of her stomach, she manages to sit.
Nothing but the haze of dust and smoke swirls around her as she tries to look. She blinks. Shadows, silhouetted inside the haze, as drywall flakes settle on debris and whatever’s left of the furniture since—
Since the bomb went off."
(or, the author discovered Strahmrez and immediately started writing a hurt/comfort fic)
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Under The Springtime Sun by Desdichado
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones (TV)
22 Aug 2025
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A mystery knight enters the Heir's Tournament, yet he fights like no knight in Westeros, bests Kingsguard and Rogue Prince alike, asks the Princess's favour, and, worst of all, hails from Dorne!
Thus it comes as the greatest of shocks when it is announced the Princess shall take on the Dornishman not as her sworn shield, but employed protector.
(Or, what if Criston grew up in Dorne with loving parents, decided to go off selling his sword in Essos for a few years, and settle down with an easy gig as the Realm's Delight's bodyguard, free of oath and inheritance.)
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Lex Talionis by Desdichado
Fandoms: A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones (TV), House of the Dragon (TV)
11 Jun 2025
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For ten years, Criston has debased himself and become a creature of spite and longing, all in the name of an honour he no longer remembers and a Princess he tries to delude himself that he hates. But when his vengeance begins to wreak havoc in the lives of Lucerys and Jacaerys, and he stares at a bloody wound where Prince Aemond's eye should be, he stops lying to himself.
And he makes a choice.
(or, Criston realizes the trauma he's inflicting on the kids start to have far-reaching consequences, and chooses to save them before their parents' hatred get them killed.)
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An Impossible Choice by Desdichado
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones (TV)
18 Aug 2024
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The maesters' assiduous forecast proves accurate. On the very day the arrival of the Crown Princess' child is predicted, her screams echo through the halls of the Red Keep. But childbirth is never truly predictable, and again the gods deign to imperil mother and child both.
When Rhaenyra Targaryen cries out for help in her delirium and agony, it is the names of her enemies she calls, and like the invisible hands of the gods, it changes everything.
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The Gargoyle by Desdichado
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones (TV)
07 Jul 2024
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"I'm going to bed, Aemma," said the king.
The name rang through the courtyard like a tolling bell. Eyes turn, the beginnings of whispers follow, but some part of Criston cannot believe it truly happened.
He turns his eyes to his Queen.
(Reupload of a spontaneous two-part Alicole oneshot I wrote on my tumblr with extremely minor edits)
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The Responsibility of Love (A Gwayne Hightower Story) by helaenalyst
Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
11 Jul 2025
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An old friend of Ser Criston Cole joins the Green Army on the march to Harrenhal. The lady mercenary seems to care little for duty or honor—ruffling all of Gwayne Hightower's feathers.
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For the first time since she's made that deal with that no-name crossroads demon, Bela feels happy.
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01 Jun 2025
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“Your crew mate is fine, by the way, should you want to know.”
A chill runs up Curly’s spine at the nurse’s words, torn muscles trying to contort him into a shudder. Jimmy— is Jimmy alive? Did he somehow…
No. No, no, no. Please no.
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No matter how much Curly tries to prepare himself, he isn’t ready for the terror of facing Jimmy.
Turns out, he is even less prepared for the shocked grief of seeing Anya.
[The two ghosts of the Tulpar return to Earth and try to mend what remains.]
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- Part 1 of that unwanted animal
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11 Nov 2024
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The Ransom of the House of Fëanor by EirianErisdar
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
18 Jul 2021
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Maglor goes to war for a final time, the eternal darkness looms, and Elrond bargains with the Valar for the ransom of the House of Fëanor.
In which fathers give up everything for their sons, and their sons offer everything in return; title, name, and fëa. Or, the one where Maglor believes he is destined for eternal darkness, and Elrond politely says otherwise.
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- Part 1 of The Ever-Fixéd Star
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06 Oct 2024
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How to Make Friends and Influence Hobbits by Drag0nst0rm
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit - All Media Types
13 Aug 2019
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Belladonna finds a rather lost elf in the woods and does what anyone would do.
She takes him home.
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- Part 2 of Scion
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15 Sep 2024