Lady Midnight. I Was 15, Barely A Year Ago

not to be dramatic or anything but i would die for jem carstairs in a second

Fanficton Favorites

 Posting this not only so I have all my favorites in one place, but also so that maybe someone out there randomly scrolling could potentially find their new favorite story! That’s how I found a lot of these to be honest, from recommendations. Note that probably not ALL of my favorites are here, but like 99% of them are….and, if i do say so myself, I have excellent taste so just trust me on this ;)

(Also, these are all Death Note because…y’know)

(Also warnings galore, I like my works nice and dark and scarring.)

Those Who Stand For Nothing Fall For Anything: By Halfpromise. https://archiveofourown.org/works/786716/chapters/1483998

I mean…God, do I even really need to say why this is my ultimate favorite not just Fanfiction, but work of literary art out there?? Whether you’ve been in the Death Note fandom for twenty some years or you just watched the show yesterday, if you read fanfiction, I’m sure you know about this fic. It’s on every recommendation list, and for good reason. It’s an political AU masterpiece and it inspires so many different emotions, not only is it wickedly funny as well as beautifully sorrowful, it has the best writing of anything I’ve ever had the pleasure of laying my eyes upon. The way Halfpromise writes-I hardly even have words for the sheer brilliance of her mind, and how she perfectly encapsulates and takes these two despicably horrible bastards and not only makes them relatable, but characters you feel you know inside and out while at the same time feeling as if you’re reading them through a foggy glass, rose-colored spectacles. The author took every single fanfiction troupe that is so incredibly difficult to pull off, and not only did so flawlessly, but did so in such a way that I can no longer read anything without comparing it to Those. Every single word is pure poetry, and reading Those felt like a dream I never wanted to wake up from. AND and! Though I don’t really know anything about politics outside of America, nor was I ever interested in the first place, Those made me such a political whore who is not only interested now, but fully capable of pointing out every single flaw. These hypocritical men in suits make my blood boil while simultaneously rooting for their victory. The corruption was exposed, and it was done so with a nice little head pat and cheek kiss before being booted into the unfathomable pit of snakes. The attention to detail is immaculate, every time I reread I find new little details or clues, and every single time I feel my opinion of the two developing. And the relationship between L and Light, the best way I can describe it is a burning car wreckage you’re trapped inside of, but the heat is just so comforting you never want to get out. Of course I ship lawlight, but this is THE fic that made me ship them in the first place, and I will go down on this ship proudly. I can’t ramble on about it all day for then this post would be 47849083736 words long but just read it, okay? Okay. 

       2. Counterfeit Emotions: By SolitaryViolence. https://archiveofourown.org/works/20762408/chapters/49335320

Gee whiz….oh boy this was the first Death Note fanfiction I ever read, and it will forever stay with me for so many reasons. It is so stunningly written, I have to say that right out of the gate because this was like journeying through a literary masterpiece heaven. The way this author writes….take all of my money and my life, their words inspire something within me I cannot even describe. And the storyline while so original really touched me, as person who has struggled with an ED, it was so raw and powerful every time I read a chapter I sob. (in the good way, obviously) 

       3. Devil’s Trill: By Le KING. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4166800/1/Devil-s-Trill

AHHHH bro. BRO. I’m gonna be repetitive but again, this is so good?? To summarize briefly the tables are turned in a sort of way, L is a serial killer and Light is a poor sod who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. But that’s not to say Light is entirely innocent either…it’s so insightful, and I love how the author crafted the lawlight relationship. it’s incredibly funny, but then hits you in the feels and makes you think at the best of times. 

       4. Asylum & Silence: By bahari. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5332423/1/Asylum https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5454238/1/Silence

Okay so if you read this one, prepare to have your socks knocked off and thrown into the landfill. Not only was the plot so original and so heartbreaking….not only was it something that could hypothetically happen in canon….if you are a light hater, this will make you cry for him. It was so, so incredibly dark and the best way I could describe it in so little words is watching a movie you cannot pause no matter what. 

        5. And Now, I Hurt: By theredplace. https://archiveofourown.org/works/32709142/chapters/82439434

Okay, canon divergence in the best way possible!! I love how mental health is explored in this story, and how even though the Death note is found in different circumstances, it still has the same effect on Light that I feel really isn’t explored much. And the symbolism…and the way emotions are written….ugh, you’ve just gotta read it!

        6. who could love me better?: By foreskinsmoothie. https://archiveofourown.org/works/32740672

Okay, once again, the writing!! Good writing always gets my gears turning, which isn’t unique, but some authors just have such a profound spectacular way with words and with the subject matter…this author really hit the nail on the head! That being sad, the material is so incredibly dark, and if the tags trigger you I encourage you to proceed with warning. But as a victim, I think the mentality of someone who has suffered such horrific abuse is so hard to capture, and yet this story did so perfectly. 

        7. kuromisa: By raisuki. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10734718/1/kuromisa

Again…the poetry in which this is written, the format it’s written in, and the plot is so simple yet so utterly captivating, this is a oneshot that stayed with me for days after. 

        8. Light, Interrupted: By MissionCatalyst https://archiveofourown.org/works/30562913/chapters/75384137

Girl, interrupted is one of my favorite movies of all time, and as someone both fascinated and afflicted with mental health, I always love stories that further explore the hints of Light’s depression we were given in canon. And this story….there’s hope, though it seems bleak, it’s there and I love the way the lawlight relationship is portrayed. And this author has a few amazing oneshots as well, I love their writing, but by now I’m going to say that about pretty much everyone on this list lol. 

         9. Passengers: By Pyreneese. https://archiveofourown.org/works/27740668/chapters/77921204

So, the storyline/plot is just simply fascinating, and so utterly captivating I just could not put this fic down and pined for every single update! I’ve never really dabbled in crossovers, but this was brilliantly well done, and it’s slowburn as hell and executed in the most perfect way. And it shows real human growth, and the OCs aren’t just thrown in there to say ‘hey look, this story has OCs!’ Everything in this story is just brilliant, and the ending…no spoilers but, read it for yourself! I think you’ll like it. 

         10. It’s only better if you give me your heart: By olympiansally. https://archiveofourown.org/works/31488980

Possibly the best smut with feels ever!! This is so angst heavy, and the way feelings and thoughts are written in this is simply to die for. Unrequited love at it’s best, and I found myself heartbroken by the end and yet still wanting to read more.

         11. Light, Now Turn Back And Die: By Teethreader https://archiveofourown.org/works/31293989/chapters/77366933

As a theatre kid, this story is so fun to read and the plot is very, very interesting and the way both L and Light are characterized is so fascinating and yet still so in character, and it has a murder mystery? The perfect drama club fic doesn’t exist-

         12. Name Convenience: By Vehn https://archiveofourown.org/works/25829395/chapters/62748514

Okay, the tags were what got me on this story I have to admit. But not only is this incredibly well-written, it’s so very funny and if I ever had a favorite canon divergence this would be it. And I love, love, LOVE how there are multiple POVs, and the author makes them all work together beautifully, and not only is this a lawlight story, I feel in love with each and every portral of every character tbh. And, there’s smut. What more could you want? 

         13. You’re a wasp’s nest: By raisuki https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11283765/1/you-re-a-wasp-nest

This oneshot starts off hilarious, and then goes real deep real fast. The concept is very, very interesting and very well executed, and it’s very fluffy and heartwarming and…just a story that will make you smile.

        14. Corpse Candle: By  the-night-gods-moon (HelloMyNameIsAlias) https://archiveofourown.org/works/31106759

Okay, so, the title? BRILLIANT! The way it’s written? TO DIE FOR. The symbolism? GAHHHH This is such a fun read and for only being 6oo some words this really told a whole story that I was wholly invigorated by. 

         15. Primitive Liars: By  Nilahxapiel  https://archiveofourown.org/works/3907021/chapters/8743810

Okay, so, while the a/b/o universe is an interesting concept, it’s not usually my cup of tea. But…whewwwww the way this story was executed was flawlessly brilliant, as well as the relationships not just between L and Light, but all of the characters to be honest. And the exploration with gender and sexuality was just *chefs kiss* I don’t think I’ve ever read a fic that turned so many real-life issues into something that not only worked for the universe it was set in, but made points one would be hard-pressed not to recognize in real life. I would have never thought I would relate with an omegaverse fic, but, well, it’s just stunningly and beautifully written and it will leave you thinking a long, long while after you put it down. 

         16. Butterfly Caught: By retroelectric https://archiveofourown.org/works/480199/chapters/834624

The title makes me think of Silence of the Lambs, i love that, and I think that’s what was intended. Anywaysss…..this fic is perfectly smutty, but ALSO one of the only BB/Light fics that caught my attention. This alternate universe was written amazingly, and I really never wanted the story to end. Even though it did. And…no spoilers from me but all I have to say is the tissues better be right by your side the whole time. I think the way Beyond’s character was written in this made him so much more interesting too, I was fully in love with Beyond Birthday after finishing this fic and kinda didn’t want to read another version of him ever again. the way this author writes him IS canon. 

       17. For You I’ll Take A Life: By  Aspen System (dementedsoldier) https://archiveofourown.org/works/30922757/chapters/77206859

AHHHH I might be biased but I don’t think so? Because even though this was a gift to me, and I’m so glad it was, I really do feel like it was a special little present because of the way it’s written. And the storyline?? The way the characters interact and are characterized??  I love everything about this fic honestly! And the alternate universe this story is set in is so amazingly captivating and original, you’ve just gotta read it. 

         18. Prisoners (or honestly any of TrashKing’s fics) https://archiveofourown.org/works/29484966/chapters/72428436

So this was my first fic I’ve read by the author? And I didn’t want to include every single one because boy oh boy this list would be longer then the Nile River. This fic is a Death Note fic, but it’s a sort of Hannibal AU and the uncertainty I felt while reading it was so special, I was genuinely conflicted by the end. Not to mention the true crime cases added in was truly something, as a junkie of true crime I was sated. And the question of Light’s sanity? Yes, yes, I was truly wondering if Light was a mad bastard the whole time, and his madness was extremely convincing. But I really would recommend every single fic this author has written, because the way the words are written is truly something special and something I’ve never ever seen before, but am now completely in love with. And the way the relationship between L and Light is written? To DIE for every time!!  

         19. Seeking His Hand : By magic_mind https://archiveofourown.org/works/4372571/chapters/9924407

Now the writing in this….this is literally a literature novel ripped straight out of the 1800s. The relationship between L and Light, while so deliciously slow-burn, was so sweet and seductive and ahhhhhh AH just so, so darling. Perhaps the slowburn in this story makes everything better, because when they do have those stolen glances or forbidden touches it just makes the stakes that much higher. And the poetic way in which words are said and feelings are felt is truly awe-inspiring. And, there’s a murder mystery. Yeah. This universe is absolutely breathtaking and I applaud the author for not only their writing, but how they made this universe so tangible and real and something I really felt like I was right in the middle of. This was such a treat to read, so go get your appetites sated! 

        20. S&M: By uberneko_zero https://archiveofourown.org/works/11164809/chapters/24919686

Should I be ashamed to say I found this fic because of a TikTok? ‘Show me your resolve.’ aGh. Not only is the smut very, very hot and very, very enjoyable to read, it’s very aesthetically pleasing to be honest, that’s how the whole storyline is?? i do so love the ‘sheltered child gives in to their natural instincts and lets loose with the hot older bad boy’ troupe. The original characters were so amazing too, okay? i love Jayden with my whole heart and soul. And the way L and Light’s relationship is portrayed is so raw and real and so…dare I say relatable? And the way they grow as people is so awesome to read, I swear to god this fic was over 500,000 words and I read it in about a week.  

       21.  Minor Annoyances: By Mysterious Penname https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4021285/1/Minor-Annoyances

THIS is my ultimate favorite comfort fic for when I need some nice laughs and warm smiles, it’s just the right amount of humor and fluff to be honest. And the way Light is characterized, though OOC, is so amazingly funny I had tears rolling out of my eyes. Light is so sassy and precious in this I just wanna hug him and never let go, y’know? I think this fic is really important too because if you’ve been reading Death Note fanfiction then you know all too well how soul-crushingly bleak and brutal most of them can be, this is a nice little breather and I recommend it to anyone and everyone who needs a reprieve from having their heart broken. 

       22. Seven is a Holy Number: By  WhyDoesEverythingHappenSoMuch https://archiveofourown.org/works/28531404

I’m a sucker for biblical imagery, this you must know. The title had me hooked the moment my gaze fell upon it…and the way light is written? It brought tears to my eyes, truly. This whole concept was so gorgeous and macabre in all of it’s raw power, and it left me with so many conflicting thoughts that I usually go back and read it once a month, it’s just that good. 

And there endeth the long fanfiction favorites! I recommend each and every fic on this list I will die with my love for them honestly. I hope you enjoyed reading this, and I hope maybe this led to some finding their new favorite fic!:)

None:

Litrally none:

Not even Jem or Tessa or Mina:

Kit: life sucks.

“Racism, stereotypes, sexism, homophobia. All these problems are still going to be there, but what’s cool about having three million followers on Twitter is that you have the power to tell people that there are problems in the world and how to help. Go on a march, sign petitions. Having that power is really cool. I’m not really sure that I’m a role model yet, because I’m not exactly old. But it’s cool to have kids looking up to you.”

Finn Wolfhard for i-D Magazine, 2017

This woman deserves the entire world 

So I met Madeline Miller last night! She was SO soft! She talked a lot about TSOA which was nice since I was worried it was gonna be all about Circe (which I didn’t like as much) – she explained the difference in the writing style which I actually REALLY thought was interesting, esp bc it was one of the things I really noticed a difference in and didn’t necessarily LIKE – TSOA was written based on a more lyrical style of greek poetry bc that was the more intimate and kind of….. daily…. style of poetry bc she wanted Achilles to be seen in that sort of light rather than in the Epic style of the Illiad how he’s been seen a million times, and Circe was the exact opposite – she wanted all of these “boring” daily tasks (motherhood, childbirth, tending the herb garden) to be seen from an epic perspective, so it was really neat to see how she turned those two things kinda upside down.

She pronounced Patroclus wrong, which I was annoyed w at first but after hearing her talk about them I didn’t really mind – she obviously loves them as much as I do haha. She actually directed theatre before she started writing, and she directed Troilus and Cressida (Shakespeare’s take on The Iliad) and she said “it was really exciting for me because it was the first time I got to really interact with the characters – I got to actually talk to Achilles about his motivations and why he wouldn’t fight, and that really inspired me to write tsoa” It really resonated w me how she talked about interacting w the characters (I majored in musical theatre) and how that changed her perspective.

She was asked if she ever, over the course of ten (10) years that it took her to write TSOA, thought about giving up, to which she replied “oh absolutely.” She had actually spent 5 years writing a draft that she threw out completely because she realized it was written in the epic style and didn’t do justice to Patroclus’s voice. 

When asked what kept her going, she said:

“It was Patroclus. He deserved to have his story told.”

I feel the same here. I wanted so bad to read The Last Hours as soon as I could. Finally someone who understands me

This is gonna sound so stupid but I was really looking forward to TLH in 2018, and though OBVIOUSLY I’m thrilled to have QoAaD a year sooner I’m just so upset over having to wait TWO YEARS for TLH aaaah.

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She's a sunshine

Marisol

Why does no one seem to talk about the awesomeness that is Marisol? Marisol is someone who:

-Took up fencing when she was younger, which then worked in her favour when she started training at the Academy.

-She ends up being in the top twenty in her class, despite being “a dreg”.

-She enjoyed teasing Jon with references to all things Mundane, as the pair became closer.

-Jon Cartwight was initially an arrogant Shadowhunter when he is first introduced, and thought that, becasue he was a Shadowhunter, he was above Mundanes. Marisol is a significant factor in getting him to change this view.

-Jon was also introduced as being a bit of a bully, but by the end of the book, is shown to care a lot about Marisol (someone he used bully a bit) and actually got bullied a little bit by Marisol.

-Marisol successfully ascended to be a Shadowhunter - something only the worthy are able to do.

-Marisol and Jon ended up dating, and she was devestated (naturally) when he died.

↖️this blog loves Mike Hanlon

“It’ll be lonely.”

“…Will it?”

Both would later deny any presence of tears, pointing instead to the rain.