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Some nights were, naturally, worse than others.
Nights where Frank laid in bed for so long, staring at the ceiling, that it made his heart start to race with anxiety and his back ache and ache and ache no matter how he positioned himself. Nights where his thoughts spiraled out into worst-case-scenarios that seemed so vivid and inevitable that he would have to get up and go to the bathroom, just to turn the light on and look at himself in the mirror to remember what was actually real.
Those were the nights when he wanted the pills again the most: alone in his guest bedroom, trying to wring sleep out of his body like the last few drops of water out of a dirty dishcloth.
He tried not to call Mel on nights like that. He did not always succeed.
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07 May 2026
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Ten months gone, ten months back. Frank Langdon goes to his first Ren Faire to save Mel King from being a third wheel, and not at all because he's in love with her.
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27 Apr 2026
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“We’ve received a report of a mass casualty incident by Penn Station,” Abbot said frankly, one hand hanging off his bulky vest. “The city’s asked that we send a team to the scene to respond.”
A wave of murmurings and soft inhales passed over them. Mel’s brow furrowed.
“What happened?” McKay asked.
Abbot was brisk. “The Amtrak derailed into traffic. Initial casualties are in the dozens, but we’re likely looking at more, which is why we’re complying with the city’s ask. I’ll be leading a team onto the site - I need a team of volunteers to come with me for on-site triage.”
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Or: a train accident episode.Series
- Part 2 of melangdon fic
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22 Apr 2026
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They were friends.
And yeah, maybe the ring on his finger sort of burned when he looked at her sometimes, even though it was just for show, now.
It was just easier to let her keep thinking he was still married to Abby. Safer.
It raised less eyebrows about the nature of their friendship when the ring stayed on while he was at work, the weight on his finger reminding him not to say or do anything stupid.
It also made it a little less creepy when the pet names started slipping out.
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13 Apr 2026
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earth abides by kookiepatrol
Fandoms: Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth (Video Games 2020-2024)
13 Mar 2024
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Cloud can't sleep, the Tiny Bronco keeps him company.
And possibly, her warm smile, soothing voice, like the rising sun.
But just possibly.
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15 Mar 2024