Rixtide
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Lament of the Gravedigger by Rixtide
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
19 Apr 2023
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Post-CA:TWS. After nearly a year of searching, Steve finally finds Bucky after an attempt on his own life. Steve helps him recover, but the two slowly realize that there is something deeper between them. Things take a turn when Bucky's mind begins to deteriorate as a long term side effect of the experiments and brainwashing he endured long ago. Steve will do anything to save Bucky's mind before it's lost forever.
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Bucky gets his mind back and then slowly loses it again.
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After the android revolution, things are changing for the better in Detroit. Connor and Hank are assigned to a new case: the homicide of famous painter Carl Manfred. However, despite becoming a deviant, Connor is still facing difficulty breaking through his programming completely. He just wants to be free like all the others, but if he can't find a way to overcome, it could have grave consequences. Hopefully with the help of Hank, Sumo, and Markus, Connor can be helped before it's too late.
This fic will focus on the father/son dynamic between Hank and Connor because they are precious. Also Markus will play an important role, and he will have a very wholesome friendship with Connor.
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Mind Matter by Rixtide
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies)
01 Aug 2020
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After a while of living as housemates, Steve and Bucky sense something more rising between them. Things take a turn when Bucky's mind begins to deteriorate as a long term side effect of the experiments and brainwash he endured long ago. Steve will do anything to save Bucky's mind before it's lost forever.
A perfect mix of fluff and angst.
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This fic is my take on Ben's death (and the events following) from Klaus' point of view.
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After finding Ben and feeling responsible for his death, Klaus falls into emotional turmoil. With the help of his siblings, particularly Diego, he must learn to navigate through the darkest period of his life to face his struggles with his powers, grief, drugs, and past abuse. -
And Then There Were Two by Rixtide
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Captain America (Movies), Iron Man (Movies), Thor (Movies)
23 May 2018
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*WARNING* Infinity War Spoilers
A year after the war, Steve Rogers has not yet come to terms with the death of Bucky Barnes. Steve's self-destructive tendencies lead him down a dangerous road. He will have to face his deepest struggles with love and loss, and he may get to reunite with his best friend, but at what cost? The perfect balance of fluff and angst.
***I'm so sorry I never finished this, rip***
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“And us?” Will challenges. He looks Mike directly in the eye, nearly taking Mike’s breath away once again. Mike’s heart races inside his chest.
“We’re friends,” Mike says defensively. The implications of Will’s words aren’t lost on him, so for good measure, Mike emphasizes, “We’re friends, Will.”
“Yeah well, we used to be best friends, Mike!” Will shouts, and his voice cracks again.
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In the aftermath of the Battle of Starcourt, Owens immediately sends the Byers and El away from Hawkins with specific instructions to not contact anyone until things have cooled down. Now, nearly two years later, Mike finds himself in California for what will either be the best—or the worst—spring break of his life.
(Aka my season 4, Mike-centric, Byler rewrite)
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- Part 1 of cause i've built my life around you
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A distant gaze forms on Nancy’s face, and she turns to look at Mike with those watery, haunted eyes. There’s something about the look in Nancy’s eyes that is so eerily familiar, and Mike shudders as his brain makes the connection as to what.
“And he’s not going to stop, Mike. Not until… until he’s taken everything… and everyone.”
“You… you don’t understand,” Nancy whispers, her voice cracking. Never once do her eyes leave Mike’s, even as they fill with fresh tears. “It’s already begun… The… the beginning of the end.”
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In the direct aftermath of his return to Hawkins, Mike and the Party find themselves in the midst of a war against One and the forces of the Upside Down. As life as he knows it changes, Mike must find a way to navigate his friendships, his relationship with Will, and most importantly, his understanding of himself.
(Aka my season 5, Mike-centric, Byler fic)
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- Part 2 of cause i've built my life around you
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12 Dec 2025
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i know better (but you're still around) by andiwriteordie
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
12 Dec 2022
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“Who… who tried to stop him?” Mike finally manages to ask, and he dares to look up at the strange girl. “Eleven, who tried to stop Henry?”
There’s a pause. Then, Eleven lifts her head, and she looks Mike directly in the eye. And Mike… Mike knows. Without her even saying a word, Mike knows.
Eleven points to the picture one more time—points to Will one more time. And with a voice full of conviction and full of truth, she whispers, “Will.”
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November 6, 1987. Four years after Will Byers' disappearance and mysterious death, things begin to get a little... strange in Hawkins, Indiana.
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- Part 1 of in the cracks of light
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12 Dec 2025
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It was easy for Will Byers to fall in love with Mike Wheeler.
The trouble came when he had to pretend it wasn't real.
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12 Dec 2025
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It’s winter in Hawkins, and Mike and Will aren’t speaking anymore. Living in Mike’s house, Will tries to be invisible, spending most of his time in the basement.
Then the power goes out — and if there’s one thing he dreads more than facing Mike, it’s the cold.
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Seven nights in which Mike and Will have to sleep in the same bed, even though they’re barely friends anymore.
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