riverbluesbear
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- Emmerdale (TV 1972) (23)
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The facts are simple. And scarce.
On January 2nd, 3:19 pm, John Sugden was found outside of the Woolpack, dead, with a solitary gunshot wound to the back, through-and-through.
There were over thirty eyewitnesses.
No ambulance was called.
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Robert's only managed shallow breaths, shaking hands, hollow smiles, and empty words since Kev threatened them and left like the coward he is.
Aaron swallows harshly – Kev stole Robert's breath, his peace of mind, and ran away, and Aaron would stop breathing entirely if that meant Robert could take one complete breath again.
Or: A look inside Aaron's mind the night of Kev's attack. Everything about them has changed, but their love is the one thing that's stayed the same.
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“Ya know,” Kev starts conversationally, arms still behind his back, “I knew blokes like ya inside.”
It's a strange segue, but John refuses to let this man throw him off anymore. John watches as Kev crosses the room, seemingly without a care in the world, but he can see the tension in Kev's shoulders, the tick of his jaw, his eyes hard even as his tone is light. He's a weathered string pulled taut, full of tension, or like – John's eyes flick down to Kev's wrist – a rubber band waiting to snap.
John hums, inclining his head, “I doubt that.”
Kev turns to John, eyes widening just a bit, a ghost of a grin on his face. “Nah, it's true,” He waves his hand over his eyes, “got the beady little eyes an' everythin'.”
Or: John's never found out and is still around when Kev comes to Emmerdale. He observes, plots, and realizes Kev is an obstacle he never could've foreseen in his pursuits to bring Robert down
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Aaron swallows hard, biting his lower lip. Everything between them – every word, every shared look, every breath – has a history. It's too much right now. Aaron called Robert, needed to see him, wanted to see him, but it feels like there's a gulf between them, and Aaron doesn't know how to bridge the gap—two marriages, kids, a divorce, a new husband, and now a murderer between them.
This – them – feels too big for Aaron, feels like too much.
“Maybe this was a mistake.” Aaron croaks out finally, after a long silence.
“Why?” Robert challenges, that haughty tone in his voice. It's familiar, yet ill-placed on this soft, well-worn version of Robert. Aaron finds himself charmed by it.
Or: Aaron keeps his promise to a friend, Robert breaks his promise to Chas.
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“So basically, you've been having sex with Aaron and Robert.” Matty summarizes without a hint of judgment. If Mack's not mistaken, Matty sounds a bit impressed by it. Which he should, being honest. Not only did Mack pull one fit bloke, he pulled two, at the same damn time.
Mack nods. “Right, but it's not just that.” He sighs, making sure he meets Matty's eyes head-on. “I want more.”
Matty blinks, looking bewildered. “More sex?” He practically squeaks.
“What? No, well –“ A pause. “Yeah, I definitely want more sex, but I also want more with them. I want a proper relationship with both of them.”
Or: Mack struggles with wanting more out of his relationship with Aaron and Robert, seeks advice from a surprising source, and finds that sometimes the things most worth having are the easiest to get
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- Part 4 of three’s company
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In the aftermath of John Sugden, Mack, Aaron, and Robert find themselves closer than ever.
This follows them as their relationship develops into something more intimate, more precious than they could have ever hoped for, or expected- Words:
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John is always prepared, always has a plan, but nothing could have readied him for the return of Robert Sugden, and learning exactly what he means to Aaron
The series follows just how far John will go to regain control again, no matter how dire the consequences- Words:
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Aaron and Robert dance the same dance, weather the same storm over and over. They fight, push and pull, and eventually, something's got to give.
Either one of them has to give up or give in.- Words:
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An insight into the minds of Robert, Aaron, and John as they take in their newly intermingled lives
They are cyclical — Aaron is the beginning, John is the middle, the in between, and Robert is the end.- Words:
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Hold On (I Still Want You) by velminort
Fandoms: Heated Rivalry (TV), Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid
11 Jan 2026
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Shane and Ilya broke up. It was the adult, mature decision they made together and moved on from. Except Shane is still Ilya's emergency contact and Ilya's coach just called.
Ilya had a seizure. Well, seizures. Multiple. He is in the hospital, in the operation block and suddenly Shane is met with the possibility that last words Ilya Rozanov ever heard from him were "Maybe love isn't enough."
And then complications occur. And Ilya is not waking up.
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They’d sat on a perfectly ordinary Wednesday afternoon in their perfectly ordinary kitchen, with coffee that had gone cold on the table between them, and calmly dismantled the life they’d built together. One sentence at a time.
“Maybe we need space.” “Maybe we’re just hurting each other.” “Maybe love isn’t enough.”
He wants to go back and shove that version of himself against the wall. Shake him until his teeth rattle.
Love is the only thing that matters when someone is under general anaesthesia and a stranger is touching their brain, Shane thinks wildly. Love is literally the only currency worth anything in a room like this.
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- Part 1 of Hold On (I Still Want You)
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Bookmarked by riverbluesbear
12 Jan 2026
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making love out of nothing at all by ExtraSteps
Fandoms: Game Changers Series - Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry (TV)
03 Jan 2026
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A drunken night after the NHL awards in Vegas leads to unexpected consequences for Shane and Ilya.
A married in Vegas fic.
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- Part 1 of Married in Vegas
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- English
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Bookmarked by riverbluesbear
04 Jan 2026
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Shane Hollander disappears from the NHL at twenty with a career-ending “injury.”
Four years later, he’s the new assistant coach for the Ottawa Centaurs when Ilya Rozanov signs with the team. His former rival. His secret hookup. The father of his daughter.
Ilya doesn’t know Lily exists and Shane plans to keep it that way.But three-year-olds don’t keep secrets, and neither do pale blue eyes.
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Bookmarked by riverbluesbear
04 Jan 2026
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He knew Reid was attracted to him, of course he knew that. He could even admit to himself that he found Dr. Oliver… kind of, extremely, stupidly hot.
Especially when they were arguing. Which they did. Frequently.
But it was only attraction. Lust. It wasn’t… more than that. Reid and Luke didn’t have long-term potential, did they? Reid saved people’s lives for a living, his career was his top priority. He couldn’t possibly be looking for anything more than the occasional hookup.
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- Part 1 of SexuallyLiberated!Luke
Bookmarked by riverbluesbear
03 Jan 2026
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Um…it’s sort of passively smutty? And there’s some implicit Noah-bashing? There’s not a whole lot of plot here.
(Probably between mature and explicit)
Bookmarked by riverbluesbear
27 Dec 2025