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1. A dream of solitude is better than the illusion of freedom. by JinOppar111

   Fandoms: Iron Lung (2026), Iron Lung (Video Game), Project Hail Mary (2026)  

   • Not Rated
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   25 Jun 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)/Ryland Grace
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung) & Rocky (Project Hail Mary)
   • Adrian (Project Hail Mary) & The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung) & Ryland Grace & Rocky
   • Adrian (Project Hail Mary) & The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)
   • Adrian/Rocky (Project Hail Mary)
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung) & Original Eridian Characters (Project Hail Mary)
   • Ryland Grace & Ryland Grace's Eridian Students
   • Ryland Grace
   • Ava (Iron Lung)
   • Adrian (Project Hail Mary)
   • Rocky (Project Hail Mary)
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)
   • Original Eridian Characters (Project Hail Mary)
   • The Blood Eel (Iron Lung)
   • Smut
   • Fluff and Smut
   • read at own risk i will not be tagging every small detail there will be spoilers
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung) Thinks Ryland Grace is an Angel
   • Touch-Starved Ryland Grace
   • Ryland Grace and Rocky are Platonic Soulmates
   • Black Cat/Golden Retriever Personality Dynamics
   • Mutated The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)
   • The Convict | Simon is Down Bad
   • The Convict | Simon Needs a Hug (Iron Lung)
   • Beta Read
   • Hurt No Comfort
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Simon Needs Therapy
   • Grace is a great therapist
   • Blood and Injury
   • Blood
   • Alternate Universe - Vampire
   • Ryland Grace Is Not Graceful
   • Autistic Ryland Grace
   • Ryland Grace Has PTSD
   • The Convict | Simon Has PTSD (Iron Lung)
   • Healthy Relationships
   • Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
   • Dimension Travel
   • Hallucinations
   • Implied/Referenced Self-Harm
   • Implied/Referenced Character Death
   • Alternate Universe
   • NOT AI Generated
   • Consensual Blood Drinking
   • Yearning
   • like literally an ocean of it
   • Modern Doctor Who References
   • Simon loves to garden
   • Grace loves watching Simon do anything
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung) Loves Ryland Grace
   • Ryland Grace Loves The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)
   • POV The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)
   • Implied/Referenced Suicide
   • Implied/Referenced Suicide Attempts

   Summary

   "Simon? You...You okay, buddy?" Grace asks hesitantly. Simon peels his eyes open as he looks behind him, staring at the only semblance of dream and reality. Self and insanity.

   "m'here," Simon finally answers.

   The light comes on.

   "Good..Good thats, good." Grace sighs in relief. The light shuts off again.

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   English

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