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  Fandoms: Lord of the Flies (TV 2026), Lord of the Flies - William Golding  

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  18 Oct 2026

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  • Jack Merridew/Simon
  • Jack Merridew
  • Simon (Lord of the Flies)
  • Maurice (Lord of the Flies)
  • Roger (Lord of the Flies)
  • Ralph (Lord of the Flies)
  • Piggy (Lord of the Flies)
  • Samneric (Lord of the Flies)
  • Alternate Universe - Boarding School
  • 1950s
  • Religious Imagery & Symbolism
  • Religious Guilt
  • Internalized Homophobia
  • Derealization
  • Jealousy
  • Slow Burn
  • Fluff and Angst
  • Underage Drinking
  • Underage Smoking
  • Not Canon Compliant
  • Author Is Not Religious
  • Queer Themes
  • Happy Ending
  • Period-Typical Homophobia
  • Song: Once More to See You (Mitski)
  • Secret Relationship
  • Aged-Up Character(s)
  • Hurt/Comfort
  • Jack is bad at feelings
  • Jack is his own biggest enemy
  • POV Jack Merridew
  • Simon is an angel sent from above

  Summary

   

  how being in love with another boy at a prestigious all-boys, Catholic private school in 1950s Britain is going for Jack Merridew.

  Language:

  English

  Words:

  20,125

  Chapters:

  6/13

  Comments:

  71

  Kudos:

  88

  Bookmarks:

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