OptimisticallyCynical
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Shadows Make the Stars Shine Brighter by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012), Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018)
19 Apr 2026
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Leo's excited to be working in film again after the long break him and his brothers have taken from the limelight.
Even if their Producer says that they're going to be switching up their living situations to make their acting for their on screen 'separation' more authentic.
Which he's sure will be... just fine. He's heard... great things, about his co-star.
Or...
2012/Rise Actor AU where it focuses more on their 'behind the scenes' lives as they work together on a new up and coming show.
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If I’m of No Use, then Why Am I Still Here? by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
13 Apr 2026
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Leo couldn't be happier that his brothers are really growing into themselves and expanding their social circles.
He's excited for them in finding new hobbies and interests that take up their time... a lot of their time... pretty much all of it.
It's fine that they're not as interested in training anymore, or running patrols because Karai's Foot Clan is doing very well to keep the streets of New York safe.
It's fine that he's finding himself spending more and more time alone because even April and Casey are moving on and getting ready to go to college and don't really have any time to spare.
He's happy that everyone seems to be moving on.
Even if there doesn't seem to be any room for him in their lives anymore...
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- Part 1 of No Use Leo Verse
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Caseynardo Sick Fic by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types
26 Nov 2025
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Probably the laziest title I've ever made.
Anyways, Casey gets sick and doesn't want to get Leo sick so he decides to suffer through it alone.
To bad Leo's a stubborn little shit.
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- Part 21 of Caseynardo cute mostly oneshots
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Welcome Home Brother by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
22 Oct 2025
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Something's been feeling... off, to Leo lately. He feels like someone's been watching him even though no one ever seems to be there. But he's sure it's fine.
At least until a Donatello from a universe he's never seen shows up, calling him 'Nardo' and talking about bringing him home.
He's not sure what's going on, but he knows that he needs to get away from this unstable version of his brother before it's too late.
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What If We Found You First? by OptimisticallyCynical for MyEver_Growing_BookSearch
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2003), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
15 Aug 2025
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When a group of hyperactive and colourful turtles just suddenly appear in their world Leo's ready to accept his new little brothers and the shenanigans they bring without hesitation.
Which means it takes no time for him to allow himself to be convinced by Leon to try and look for other versions of them they can add to their ever growing family tree.
However, when they end up in the next world, he's shocked to find a Leo looking very much in need of some help and no brothers to be found. After learning that they've been to busy to notice their brothers downfall, Leo and the others decide to take matters in their own hands.
Besides, it's not really kidnapping if they plan to eventually return the guy, right? Or maybe they will end up keeping him, in which case, Leo doesn't think he minds adopting a new little sibling.
(Happens after his run in with Raph but before Mikey finds him)
Now ‘Registered users only’ due to AI scrapping. Sorry.
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- Part 2 of No Use Leo Verse
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The Daily Life and Thoughts of One Leandra Hamato by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
05 Aug 2025
- Words:
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- Bookmarks:
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Caseynardo cute mostly oneshots by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types
26 Nov 2025
- Words:
- 11,471
- Works:
- 4
- Bookmarks:
- 24
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No Use Leo Verse by OptimisticallyCynical
Fandom Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2003), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
13 Apr 2026
- Words:
- 113,702
- Works:
- 2
- Bookmarks:
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A simple recipe for disaster: a rogue, a paladin, and a critical failure on a slight of hand check. Combine, agitate, and store in an enclosed space.
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you dont need to know anything about dnd i prommy, it’s just fuckin' fantasy au style
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- Part 3 of ironqrow week 2025
Bookmarked by OptimisticallyCynical
08 May 2026
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fellas, is it gay to erotically examine the scar your ex-fiancé and current situationship got while putting his body on the line for someone else, and then jerk him off on his desk because you're really, really glad he didn't die, but you can't just say that because that's far too normal for whatever you two have going on?
or: james visits qrow at signal
or, or: elaborate, semi-toxic hatesex rituals as a love language
Bookmarked by OptimisticallyCynical
08 May 2026
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And Must Come Home Again by TheGingerbreadGirl
Fandoms: Louisa Please Come Home - Shirley Jackson
04 Feb 2022
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Louisa comes home - because modern technology didn't let her get away in the first place.
Bookmarked by OptimisticallyCynical
24 Mar 2026
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No one listened by Funtime_A03
Fandoms: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers Animated (2007)
18 Apr 2025
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For once, Bumblebee wasn't joking. He wasn't trying to come up with excuses.
This time, It was true, but no one listened.
Bookmarked by OptimisticallyCynical
11 Jan 2026
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The way it starts is simple; Robby has a crush. He has a very normal, teenager-y crush on a boy who would never know of his existence, let alone his name.
He doesn't even learn the other boy’s name until he's reading it off the tournament bracket, trying to remember why the asshole in blue looks so familiar.
The way it starts is simple. The way it ends up is anything but.
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- Part 5 of snake kids (cobra kai oneshots)
- Part 1 of only overthinking (when i'm close to you)
Bookmarked by OptimisticallyCynical
28 Dec 2025