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A Dwarf and an Elf King Walk into a Bar by livinginthetheater
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
03 Jun 2025
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An army of orcs descend upon the Firien Wood in Gondor soon after the ring has been cast into Mordor. An unfortunate battle leaves Gimli captured, lost in unfamiliar trees—yet he is not alone.
Reluctantly teamed up with King Thranduil, the currently injured dwarf-hater, Gimli must make the difficult decision to help him. After all, the enemy of my enemy is the father of the elf I'm helplessly in love with—right?
(now with an added epilogue!)
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- English
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Bookmarked by Emkate
12 Dec 2022
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“A Dwarf and an Elf King Walk into a Bar” by livinginthetheater
When Gimli is captured by a group of orcs, he teams up with his fellow prisoner—King Thranduil. Can Thranduil overcome centuries of bias against dwarves? And how will he react if he discovers Gimli’s secret love for Legolas?
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Comes Around Again by scarletjedi
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Hobbit - All Media Types
08 Aug 2016
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Gimli closes his eyes, an old Dwarf on the brink of death in the home he had built with his husband in the Undying Lands, and opens them again as a young Dwarf in his childhood home in Ered Luin. He's returned to the tumultuous week before The Company set out to recruit their Burglar from his cosy hobbit hole. Gimli, once again a impetuous teen in the eyes of his family, must get into that Company--the lives of his loved ones, and the very fate of Middle Earth--depends on it.
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- Part 1 of Third by Experience
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- English
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- 205,142
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- 34/34
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- 26
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- 2,559
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07 Oct 2022
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“Comes Around Again” by scarletjedi
Gimli’s life ends when he closes his eyes in the house he shares with his elven husband in the Undying Lands. He then wakes up, young and beardless, just before Thorin’s Company sets out to take on Smaug.
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Hearts Will As Hearts Must by determamfidd
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
01 Jun 2016
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The Dwarves are returning to Erebor reclaimed, and the elves uphold their promise to safeguard the caravans as they pass through Mirkwood.
One particular Dwarf has wit and spark enough to match Legolas Greenleaf - perhaps even outmatch him.
It's hate at first sight.
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- English
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- 10,469
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- 1/1
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- 6
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- 379
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29 Sep 2022
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“Hearts Will as Hearts Must” by determamfidd
Legolas escorts a group of dwarves home to Erebor and spends most of the journey bickering with a young Gimli. They continue insulting each other via letters, and eventually things cool into an epistolary friendship, or perhaps more. Dain is the first to suspect and Thorin the last.
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“Well, of course!” Master Baggins spoke his observations in such a factual manner. “Handsome beards on the line of Durin indeed. Surely, I’d only look all the more foolish sitting next to you.”
Thorin blinked and felt heat rush up beneath his cheeks. Prayed to Mahal that his humble beard might survive the sudden praise. For again, he had always wished that Master Baggins might find him attractive in spite of his less than suitable beard, but here was Master Baggins ever the Unexpected. And here he was dolling out such lovely compliments.
“Not his beard,” Dwalin let out with a mirthful scoff. “It’s not any better than Kíli’s.”
“Oh, nonsense!” Master Baggins furrowed his brow. “You mean to tell me that you dwarves consider it unattractive to groom one’s beard so short?”
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17 Sep 2022
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“Compression” by CBlue
By Dwarrow standards, Thorin and his beard are nothing to look twice at. Good thing Bilbo is a hobbit.
Everyone Lives AU where Thorin deepens his understanding of his affection for Bilbo and realizes he is already squarely in love. But does Bilbo return his feelings? -
A Long List of Happy Endings by vicious_summer
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
19 Feb 2022
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“–Come Durin’s Day, the Mountain will host great entertainments, games, and feasting in your name and in the names of the other thirteen of the Company. Your path through all of Arda shall be made smooth to ensure your welcome in our lands, Bilbo Baggins. I bring this summons as it was sent from the Throne of Thorin, King Under the Mountain.”
Bilbo’s heart, racing as it had been from this thrilling invitation, seemed to trip over itself at the name. “Thorin?” he whispered, and he stepped forward without thinking.
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Or: Bilbo learns that his story isn’t actually a tragedy, and that happy endings still take a bit of luck.
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- English
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- 162,620
- Chapters:
- 8/8
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- 9
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- 1,456
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06 Aug 2022
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“A Long List of Happy Endings” by vicious_summer
Bilbo is invited to Erebor for the 10th anniversary of its reclamation. He sets off with Frodo to visit the Company and King Thorin, who surely must be Thorin, son of Dain. After all, Thorin Oakenshield died years ago. Right???? -
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"How is he?” Bilbo asked softly, trying to keep the worry from his voice.
Balin’s face went dark, and he sipped thoughtfully on his tea. “... It’s slow, but his fever has begun to break,” he said. “Still, it’s the worst I’ve seen him. I think it’s the worst he’s ever had.”
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Thorin recovers from both physical and mental afflictions. As with all recovery, the path of healing is non-linear and agonizingly difficult.
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27 Jul 2022
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“Covet” by pomgore
Thorin lives and Bilbo stays, but recovery is painful. Blades and gold sickness both leave scars. -
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Bilbo liked Erebor, he really did. Even if everyone seemed convinced he was going to leave.
In which soil causes international incidents, Thorin is over-dramatic, and dwarves are rubbish at keeping secrets. Oh, and they build a garden. Eventually.
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- English
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- 13,550
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- 1/1
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- 1
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- 419
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26 Jun 2022
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“Planting a Hobbit” by northerntrash
A hobbit needs a garden. Thorin takes to the task with gusto and secrecy. -
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"Bilbo never bothers denying that he is a slight, little bit, probably infatuated with Thorin. It’s not something that bothers him. Really. He’s pretty sure that everyone very likely has a little flutter in their chest for the dwarf. He’s something grand and unattainable.
And it’s really much safer if it stays that way."
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- Part 1 of A Cultural Misunderstanding
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 45,453
- Chapters:
- 3/3
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- 18
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- 702
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26 Jun 2022
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“Safe and Distant” by Lindzzz
Cultural miscommunication abounds—mainly centered on the gifting of a mithril shirt. Bilbo is engaged and oblivious.
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Blackbeard kills kids.
Only the really naughty ones though, the ones who deserved it. That’s what Black Pete had said to Stede, only a few short days before their fated meeting with said infamous pirate captain. It hadn’t really processed at the time, just another barely believable description of the mythical man idolised by Stede’s fanciful employee. It isn’t true. It can’t be. The man standing in front of Stede now has only killed one person, he’d said as much.
But Stede had watched him order the deaths of men. Blackbeard may not have been the one to do it, but his body count was higher than a singular digit. He was perfectly capable of being the monster so many believed him to be.
Stede holds the wailing baby closer. He meets Ed’s expression with one that he hopes is defiant, or determined. Something strong.
“She’s coming with us,” he says and his tone is a challenge.
Bookmarked by Emkate
01 Jun 2022
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“Ocean Lullabies” by charmedward
The crew of the Revenge raids a ship to find an illness has taken the lives of everyone on board—except for a lonely infant.
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No One Would Riot For Less by sacrificethemtothesquid
Fandoms: Our Flag Means Death (TV)
18 Apr 2022
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He doesn’t know that a buffoon with blond curls and a nervous smile will end him as surely as a bullet to the temple. He will lose everything from his boat to his beard and his name along with it, and the worst part is that he will be glad for the loss. Edward Teach will fall in love and Blackbeard will die, and neither fraction of himself sees it coming.
Edward's perspective on the story, starting with s1e03 thru post-finale.
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HOLY SHIT THERE IS NOW A PODFIC! Please please please go give kninjaknitter so much love. Podficcing is a huge and difficult undertaking and I am so honored.
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- English
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- 51,118
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- 12/12
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- 309
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27 May 2022
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“No One Would Riot for Less” by sacrificethemtothesquid
OFMD S1 through Ed’s eyes
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Stede spreads his hands in front of him, and Louis and Alma both grin up at him. “Do you remember the stories I used to tell you about those fearsome pirates who lived out at sea? And, remember how I told you I went on adventures with Blackbeard? Well—”
“Mom already told us you married Blackbeard,” Alma cuts him off, taking— Well, taking the wind right out of his sails, as it were.
“Alma,” Mary hisses at her. “Don’t interrupt y—”
“No, no, that’s fine, it’s— It’s fine, really,” Stede says. “I was— I was, admittedly, a little excited to tell you, but— That’s fine, honestly, we—”
“No, no, do it anyway,” Mary encourages him.
or: louis, alma, mary, and doug spend four days and three nights aboard the revenge, stede's families become one, and his entire heart combusts in the process.Series
- Part 1 of what a wonderful world this would be
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 63,403
- Chapters:
- 1/1
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- 3
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- 188
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21 May 2022
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“The lovers, the dreamers, and me” by ShowMeAHero
When Mary, Doug, and the kids visit the Revenge, Stede’s families collide and meld.
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Alma Bonnet doesn't want to marry the horrible son of Lord Hawker, even if her mother is happy with the match.
Her father could stop the engagement, if he wasn't currently halfway across the Caribbean doing Lord knows what. Alma resolves to find him and drag him back to call off the wedding, even if it means dressing as a boy to run away from home.
Her best-laid plans are ruined when she is thrown aboard the Adventure, which is Captained by the fearsome Izzy Hands.
Wouldn't it be a strange coincidence if Izzy Hands was looking for Stede Bonnet too?Series
- Language:
- English
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- 25,870
- Chapters:
- 8/8
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- 2
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- 101
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- 948
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- 141
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02 May 2022
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“Alma Bonnet’s Daring Adventure” by Rhapsody_Bohemia
Alma Bonnet sets off on a journey to find her father—the man who can reverse her awful engagement. Disguised as a boy, her trip is interrupted by the pirate crew of Captain Israel Hands.
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Rough Day by guardianangelcas
Fandoms: The Mandalorian (TV), Star Wars - All Media Types
12 Mar 2023
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Who knew that agreeing to babysit a bounty hunter’s weird, green little child would be so full of surprises.
**Deviates from canon during the final arc of s1 of the Mandalorian, characterizations based on early s1 Mando
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"Who the hell are you?" Jon could feel his hands shaking.
The man laughed, taking a step forward and raising a hand to point at him.
"I'm you, from the future!" he said, then swayed, eyes going unfocused, and collapsed to the floor in a dead faint.
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Post-season-four Jon and Martin time travel back to the season one Archives.- Language:
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- 12/12
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- 5,017
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31 Jan 2022
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“Yesterday is Here” by CirrusGrey
Post-S4 Jon and Martin time travel to S1 to prevent the apocalypse. Young Jon and Martin have to handle their future selves being adorable husbands.
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nor any more youth or age than there is now by subcorax
Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast)
08 Feb 2020
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The local Primary school has a new teacher. He is, to say the very least, odd.
A series of statements regarding the interactions of the townsfolk with one Jonathan Sims, never formally given.
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- English
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- 6,512
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- 1/1
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- 642
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- 13,062
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- 3,200
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31 Jan 2022
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“nor any more youth or age than there is now” by Ravenesta
Retired Archivist Jonathan Sims is a primary school teacher in Scotland.
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Sam nie pojmuję, jak w twe zajdę progi by Mad_Maudlin
Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast)
20 Nov 2018
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Martin's been acting odd since Jon came back. Well, odder than usual.
- Language:
- English
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- 3,118
- Chapters:
- 1/1
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- 8
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- 319
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- 7,547
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31 Jan 2022
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“Sam nie pojmuję, jak w twe zajdę progi” by Mad_Maudlin
Jon tries to ignore Martin’s suddenly endearing words and declarations of love. Martin is shocked to learn Jon understands him speaking Polish. Jon doesn’t know Polish.
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The Choice by lastincurableromantic (lirlovesfic), lirlovesfic
Fandoms: Doctor Who, Doctor Who (2005), Doctor Who & Related Fandoms
27 May 2020
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After GitF, the TARDIS brings the Doctor, Rose and Mickey back to Earth to solve an emergency involving the TARDIS herself. But when they see a familiar face, the face of someone who should not exist, they realize the crisis is much deeper than they thought and is one that could endanger the Doctor's very existence.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 207,771
- Chapters:
- 53/53
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- 3
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- 1,606
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31 Dec 2021
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“The Choice” by lastincurableromantic
Post-GitF. The Doctor, Rose, and Mickey return to London and find a human who shares the Doctor’s former face and has a Northern accent. Rose stays at the Estate to watch over him while Mickey and the Doctor go investigate.
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The dragon offered Katara a deal: protection for her family and tribe if she lived with it for a year and a day. And she said yes. Because what other way was there to save her people?
But there was more to the dragon than Katara bargined for.
An "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" retelling.
- Language:
- English
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- 115,284
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- 24/24
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- 1,027
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08 Nov 2021
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The Shadows Inside by nixcomix for sleeping_kitten, TristenCrone
Fandoms: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Legends: Knights of the Old Republic (Video Games)
18 Nov 2021
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When Kylo finds a filthy girl in the ruined remains of Empire tech, he senses an inexplicable and immediate connection. Who is this ‘Rey-from-nowhere’? In his mind, all he can hear is an unfamiliar name pulsing like a heartbeat every time he looks at her.
Bastila.
When their fingertips touch, he is flooded with memories that aren’t his. An unknown life spools out before him, and as Kylo cries out that unfamiliar name, it’s Rey’s voice that echoes back, calling him –
“Revan.”
Haunted by a past that doesn't belong to them, Kylo and Rey seek to learn about the mysterious couple that plagues their souls. Will they let history repeat itself, becoming the doomed lovers of an ancient past? Or, can they finally break the cycle and find a life together?
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 173,989
- Chapters:
- 30/30
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- 953
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- 420
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- 220
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Bookmarked by Emkate
23 Sep 2021