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1. losing this war of attrition by baunitchief (emeryazure)

   Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)  

   • Explicit
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con
   • F/F
   • Complete Work

   19 Oct 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Rape/Non-Con
   • Jennifer "JJ" Jareau/Emily Prentiss
   • Jennifer "JJ" Jareau
   • Emily Prentiss
   • Penelope Garcia
   • David Rossi
   • Original Female Character(s)
   • Original Male Character(s)
   • Tara Lewis
   • Luke Alvez (Criminal Minds)
   • Henry LaMontagne
   • Michael LaMontagne
   • Kidnapping
   • Captivity
   • Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault
   • Rape Recovery
   • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
   • Trauma Recovery
   • Canon-Typical Violence
   • Obsessive Behavior
   • Case Fic
   • Revenge
   • Vigilantism
   • Secret Relationship
   • Established Jennifer "JJ" Jareau/Emily Prentiss
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Widowed Jennifer "JJ" Jareau
   • Explicit Sexual Content

   Summary

   A week ago, they were happy. Now JJ can’t stand to be touched, and Emily can’t stop hunting the man who did it. Official channels be damned. Everyone wants a hero. JJ just wants Emily to come home.

   an early addition for the 29-30th 'hero' prompt for Jemtober '26.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

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