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Polarity
O'Dessa Galloway grew up knowing only warmth and love, and Satylite City shows her the other side of life the hard way. But Euri Dervish shows her that even in a cold, uncaring world, love is still the force that keeps the world turning - no matter what Neon Dion or Plutonovich decree.O'Dessa, T, English, Drama & Angst, words: 3k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, 4/18, O'Dessa G., Euri D., Neon Dion, Plutonovich
1 Fade Away
Some things fade away with time, while others, for better or for worse, never will. Sabino, Simon, and Queen Amaya wrestle with what that means in the aftermath of Star's appearance.Wish, K+, English, Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, 4/11, King Magnifico, Sabino, Simon, Queen Amaya
1 Vice
As Hades and Persephone meet and talk over the eons, their personal vices begin to show themselves until both are struggling mightily. Based on Patrick Page's headcanon that Hades' tattoo covers most of his body and the medical boot worn in the proshot is his calcified, armored foot. Dialogue-only.Hadestown, T, English, Angst, words: 1k+, 3/11, Hades, Persephone
1 Receiver of Many
Hades may hate his lot in life, but ruling the Underworld has at least one perk to it-no one else cares to see if he's doing his job correctly, and he exploits it for all it's worth. Set pre-movie.Hercules, T, English, Humor & Horror, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 2/22, Hades, Pain, Panic
2 Last Respects
Orm Marius, the Ocean Master, comes to Atlantis looking for a fight and finds the people mourning the loss of Aquababy. But Arthur Jr. wasn't just Arthur Curry's son-he was also Orm's nephew.Aquaman, T, English, Angst & Family, words: 1k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, 2/3, Mera, Garth/Tempest, Arthur Jr., Orm M./Ocean Master
4 Wandering
Post-turn, Orpheus can't stay with his memories and the bar he's called home, so he begins to wander. Jax and Hermes can only hope he'll find his way back.Hadestown, K+, English, Angst, words: 654, favs: 1, follows: 1, 12/18/2024, Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes, Jax
2 Withdrawal Symptoms
Persephone is back home in time for spring and fall, and while she and Hades are battling their inner demons, things seem to be on the mend. But when two workers named Pirithous and Theseus take drastic measures to get her attention, Persephone learns her subjects are suffering too.Hadestown, T, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 10/9/2024, Hades, Persephone, Factory Workers
1 The Stubborn Heir
Zagreus's underworld duties have nearly become routine, so one day or night the Fates see fit to throw him a curveball: An irritating, spiky hair on his chin that just won't go away. As the prince traverses the realm in desperate hope of something to aid him, he discovers he's just as stubborn as the hair.Hades, K+, English, Humor & Drama, words: 2k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 8/28/2024, Cerberus, Skelly, Zagreus
5 Gone Sour
On the cusp of her greatest tragic performance yet, Madame Grape reflects on the power of Darkle, the Sour Bunch, and how she got here to begin with.Mario, K+, English, Drama, words: 1k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 4/28/2024, Peach, Grape, Sparklas, Theets
2 Silent Waters
Arthur reflects on his lost son, Arthur Jr., as he watches his daughter Andrina grow up. He knows she'll have to learn the truth eventually, but silent waters run deep.Aquaman, T, English, Family & Tragedy, words: 1k+, 3/16/2024, Arthur C./Aquaman, Mera, Arthur Jr., Andrina C.
1 At the Center
Sakina's heart's desire has shifted over the years, along with her circumstances, but love has remained at the center of her family and helped her overcome crushing despair. A look at Sakina's wish over time.Wish, K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 3/11/2024, Asha, Sakina
2 Echo
To see his beloved Cecelia again, Maximillion Pegasus gave up his time and money, watching with bated breath as his technology created an echo of his wife. But to feel her touch, he'd give up all he was.Yu-Gi-Oh, K+, English, Sci-Fi & Supernatural, words: 529, favs: 1, 3/8/2024, Pegasus C./M. Pegasus, Cyndia/Cecelia P.
1 Lock and Key
As King Magnifico's subjects and wife grapple with his reign and his system of wish-granting, the king's own heart's desire is safely locked away, for voicing a wish gives it form.Wish, K+, English, Angst & Supernatural, words: 1k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, 12/19/2023, Asha, King Magnifico, Simon, Queen Amaya
Enough
Eurydice is used to never having enough, or just enough to get by, and while the summer harvest brings plenty, winter brings famine. When she sees Orpheus struggling too, Eurydice considers who she was once and who she is now as she makes a fateful choice.Hadestown, T, English, Drama & Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, 10/8/2023, Persephone, Orpheus, Eurydice, The Fates
3 Liminal Space
In the virtual world of Duel Links, Maximillion Pegasus J. Crawford is alive and dead at the same time. He reflects on himself, his situation, and the threads of memory that make up his new reality.Yu-Gi-Oh, K+, English, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, words: 764, favs: 1, follows: 1, 6/29/2023, Pegasus C./M. Pegasus
Reason to Try
Based on the podcast In Strange Woods. Post-series, Bobby Andersen, Jacob's best friend, visits the trees planted in his and Howl's memory in an effort to sort out his own grief, while Peregrine keeps him from getting lost in it.Web Shows, K+, English, Friendship & Hurt/Comfort, words: 1k+, 5/28/2023, Strange Woods Podcast
Rising Star
Eurydice's chance to live again slips through her fingers when Orpheus turns around. Hades and Persephone waste no time in indoctrinating her as the rising star of the EBN, dancing for the Grey Zone and the Underworld on-air. But as Eurydice adjusts to the Underworld, she becomes determined to do something about the situation.Shredder Orpheus, T, English, Drama & Angst, words: 3k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 4/29/2023, Eurydice, Hades, Persephone, EBN Producer
Embrace
Ten years after Lindsey's journey to Hadestown, her brother Chibueze joined her. When he saw how Hades' ways changed his sister, he wouldn't take it lying down. Based on Chibueze Ihuoma's headcanons about his and Lindsey Hailes' workers being siblings.Hadestown, T, English, Drama & Tragedy, words: 4k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 2/16/2023, Hades, Factory Workers
1 Everything I Do
An untold time after Orpheus's failure, Persephone is a permanent resident of the Underworld, and Hades works endlessly to make her love Hadestown and all he's done in her name. Based on cut lyrics from a 2014 Dartmouth workshop.Hadestown, T, English, Drama & Tragedy, words: 1k+, favs: 4, follows: 1, 11/19/2022, Hades, Persephone, Factory Workers
1 Winds of Change
Orpheus turned too soon, leaving Eurydice behind in the darkness. But even in darkness, songs are sung, and Hermes offers a choice and a box of matches. Based on the Edmonton version of Hadestown.Hadestown, K+, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, words: 840, favs: 5, follows: 1, 8/19/2022, Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes, Factory Workers