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    Given all the things that had happened to him, one would expect Timothy Drake to have become inured to the unexpected. And for the most part, this was the case. However, some things were just so goddamn weird that he had no idea how to deal with them.

    Getting blown up in a warehouse and somehow thrown into a different dimension and around twelve years into the past would be one of those things. Everything he had, gone in seconds. But that didn’t mean things were hopeless. In fact, there was a great deal of hope around him, and a great many things to fix.

    After all, never let it be said that Tim was one to waste an opportunity.

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    08 Oct 2025

  2. Public Bookmark 55

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    Tim's year starts with the worst events of his life.
    It only gets worse from there.
    With no allies and no hope, he decides to go on a quest to save his mentor (and father figure) before it's too late. What comes next is the most chaotic, dramatic and stressful year of Tim’s life; as he traverses new countries, cities and unexpected friendships on his journey to save Bruce.
    Featuring one lost boy, a battered copy of ‘The Iliad’ and a cat called Squish.

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    25 Sep 2025

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    After six years of being in the foster care system, fourteen year old Peter Parker somehow managed to win an opportunity to meet his hero. The one and only Tony Stark. 


    “Not much of a talker is he,” Tony casually stated, making Peter stomach churn with unease. He had no idea where the man was going with his assessment and wasn’t really sure how to properly defend himself. Thankfully, he didn’t have to.

    “Peter has what they call selective mutism,” the social worker replied. “So, no. I suppose he’s not much of a talker.”

    Tony leaned back in his chair and arched his eyebrow. “He doesn’t talk at all?”

    “I’ve been his social worker for six years and I’ve never heard more than a peep out of him,” the social worker said, this time, turning towards Peter to offer him a reassuring smile. 

     

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    18 Jan 2023

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    “It's not an unkind thing to make a new home. And it will be one where all whom you love are welcomed.”
    ― Jewelle L. Gómez, The Gilda Stories

    This is a story about a boy who's been dealt a terrible deal, and he decides: enough is enough.

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    27 Oct 2021

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    “Perfect. Absolutely perfect.” Phil takes a scone, nodding. “Have you taken out any life insurance lately?”
    Techno only laughs. Phil laughs too. They laugh for approximately fifteen seconds. It’s weird.

    \\

    or: techno takes on a sketchy babysitting gig to make some money. he’s not entirely sure they’re not trying to murder him.

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    28 Sep 2022