“Fuck.”
Karkat picked himself up slowly, scowling at the dotted blood on his shin as he gingerly brushed away the dirt. He sighs heavily and leans back against a thick, gnarled trunk, scrubbing at his face with a groan. He’s so tired of all this stupid nature. The woods surrounding him are thick with vines and twisted roots, the leaves themselves seeming more likely to be the source of soft, glowing light then the sun illuminating them from above, considering what very little sky as he could actually see. The light hadn’t changed at all since he’d been thrashing his way through the foliage, the movement of th
“Jade, darling, why don’t you come help your uncle in the workshop?”
“Oh. Okay.” The young girl stand up from her garden and stretches, then hurries inside. She blows the picture of her late grandfather a kiss as she passes, still missing him even a year later, and goes to find her great uncle in his workroom. He’s been occupied with a secret project for a while now, ever since he moved in to take care of her! Truthfully, she thinks he’s only there to keep her alive instead of actually taking care of her, because more often than not he’s in here working on “mysterious stuff” she i
Tides of Change pt18 by 18prettyplease, literature
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Tides of Change pt18
“Cronus,” you giggle. “I really have to go.”
“No you don’t. You can just stay here wvith me instead.”
“Yes, I do,” you huff. “I promised.” He sighs and lets you go. Despite your resolve not to look, you find your eyes drifting over to his sad, kicked-puppy expression from where he sits quietly on the platform and you sigh. “C’mere. One more kiss, and then I really do have to go.” He smiles brightly and jumps up, instantly dragging you into his arms. Your body melds to his easily, just as your mouth does, and it’s like a drink of cool water on a hot
Tides of Change pt16 by 18prettyplease, literature
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Tides of Change pt16
You stretch languidly, and then hiss as the movement pulls on your scars. It’s been a few sweeps since you were shot by Cronus and sometimes it still twinges; and despite how morbid or unsettling as it might seem, every time it does so you’re just reminded of your time on the ship with him. But you forcefully push those thoughts away, like you always do, It doesn’t change the fact you haven’t seen him—any of them—since then. You don’t even know if everyone survived the fight, though those in the camp swear they hadn’t delivered any mortal blows. Still… You’ve worried… Of cours
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Tides of Change pt15
You sigh, staring out through the window toward the trees a few days later. A hand of yours rubs your sternum cautiously, trying not to press too hard and start it throbbing again, for despite a troll’s natural ability to heal quickly it was still a bad wound. You haven’t dared go outside more than a few times, wary of the other trolls’ reactions to you, but so far you haven’t seen any sign that they’re out to finish the job. You wince as you see Rufioh land outside and flop back down onto the makeshift cot you’ve been resting on—no sopor for you, not while you have open wounds to let it into your bl
Tides of Change pt14 by 18prettyplease, literature
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Tides of Change pt14
Rufioh carries you tiredly into his respite block, setting you down carefully on the floor so he can start pulling blankets onto his pallet. You wince as he puts you down, even unconscious as you are, and let out a little whine at your discomfort. He grimaces sadly and reaches forward, papping your face with a gentle hand until you calm down. Rufioh swallows down the emotion clogging his throat and quickly puts the cot together, moving you as little as possible as he picks you up again. The Taurus gingerly sets you on the nest of cloth and works to pull the bloody clothes from you, determinedly not looking anywhere awkward until he’s f
Tides of Change pt13 by 18prettyplease, literature
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Tides of Change pt13
“It’s true,” she tells you with a laugh. “Before you clam along he was insufferable. Always following us around, flirting with anemonebody who might listen—but you know that. So one day he comes up to me and says: ‘You knowv, wvhen I first sawv you it wvas pale at first peek.’ And I tell you, girlie, I nearly harpooned him right off the ship, just like you did.” You laugh harder, turning away to the rails before the sight of Reagen busting a gut has you crying from humor. The both of you have really hit it off after a week or two away from the island. Eventually She’d cornered you and conf
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Tides of Change pt12
You grumble silently to yourself as the dockyard comes into sight, wishing yet again you didn’t have to go. You aren’t meant for the ocean—you need dry land at your fingertips as much as you need the water. But unfortunately it’s no use saying such—especially with that one troll (you think her name is Reagen?) watching you intently for, probably, any sign that you’re weak or a pest. You’re starting to wonder is she really does have a black crush on you. How awkward… You look away from her before she notices you and quietly board the ship, going immediately to the room you shared with Cronus befo
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Tides of Change pt11
Okay, so maybe you’re not as placid about being essentially kidnapped as you’ve come to let on. When you woke up this morning, Cronus had been touching you again. Not anything bad, no, but just the brush of his fingers over your neck and shoulders. The touch of his lips curiously to your ear. Of course, you had thought he was asleep again, and tried to covertly slip away before he woke up, but a soft chuckle emanating from his chest disproved the notion and your face heated with anger. Needless to say, your bit his finger—earning a satisfactory yelp from him—and shoved him beneath the sopor with irritation, storming
“Jade, darling, why don’t you come help your uncle in the workshop?”
“Oh. Okay.” The young girl stand up from her garden and stretches, then hurries inside. She blows the picture of her late grandfather a kiss as she passes, still missing him even a year later, and goes to find her great uncle in his workroom. He’s been occupied with a secret project for a while now, ever since he moved in to take care of her! Truthfully, she thinks he’s only there to keep her alive instead of actually taking care of her, because more often than not he’s in here working on “mysterious stuff” she i
The land is dark, the shadows growing from the overcast moon blacking out any hint of life and movement. Even the wind is still tonight, not a single rustle through the leaves of the trees or a quiver of the grass—perfect for hearing the sound of footsteps, or the wafting tide of water being displaced by footsteps other than your own.
Exactly how you like it.
Your eyes search through the inky stillness, watching for any hint of company, and you find none. Not the reflective light of an eye built for a nocturnal life, not the shining gleam of a polished, colorful horn, not the glow of smooth, ashy skin…
You breathe a silent
Miracles and Murder (Kurloz X Reader P.1) by 18prettyplease, literature
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Miracles and Murder (Kurloz X Reader P.1)
(Okay, the world in this story is not any of the Homestuck timelines, or likely ever will be. It is a universe entirely of my own making! Which means that more creatures exist than just trolls and humans, such as vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, etc. Also, the reader lives/works at a place I refer to as the “Safehouse.” It is a place where a member of ANY species can seek residence and/or protection from if they need to, and act as a sort of neutral territory between the different species. The sole authority is the owner (you)—not the government, not the city/state, not even the Grand Highblood himself. And one more thing: t
Chances and Luck (Tavros X Reader) CH1 by 18prettyplease, literature
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Chances and Luck (Tavros X Reader) CH1
You are probably going to die.
How is this going to happen?
Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?
Your name is ___ ____. You are a member of the troll species on the planet Alternia. You enjoy hiking outdoors, spending time with your moirail Kanaya Maryam, and devouring any unfortunate sugar-based product to come across your path. Any further enjoyments you have will either be revealed in time, or are none of anyone’s business but yours.
What will you do?
You could stay inside and enjoy a nice book. But why the hell would you do that? It a perfect night outside! Considering this is the stormy season, and tha
I was sitting in my living room, waiting for my favorite show to start on the TV.
I was 17 years old, and living in my own apartment. It was kinda small, but it is also quite comfy.
However, it's lonely. And being the loner I was, that was saying something.
So, as soon as the show ended, I took out my phone, looking up the number to my best friend, who happened to be working on an animal shelter.
I had enough money, so maybe she could help me find a companion of sorts?
I dialed her number, and put the phone to my ear.
She soon picked up.
"Hello, this is Louise." she panted into the phone, as if she had been running.
"Hi, Louise! Um... Am
Alternia University by turntechGoddammit, literature
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Alternia University
Gulp.
You gazed up at the intimidating building, clutching the handle of your suitcase in one hand and a crumpled black envelope in the other. The suitcase held basically everything you owned, and the envelope...well, it had shown up outside the door of the abandoned house you had been living in for the past couple of months. There had been a letter in it addressing you directly, with your full name (f/n) (m/n) (l/n), mentioned a few personal things about you that honestly freaked you out since you had never told anyone about them, and told you that although you didn’t have too, it would be in your best interest to attend Alternia Univ
Kankri x Reader Petstuck Chapter 1 by turtlenecksandtea, literature
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Kankri x Reader Petstuck Chapter 1
You really hate being alone. So what did you do? Talk a walk in the drizzle like the absolute fucking loser that you are.
You were just walking by the local neighborhood pet store, that’s all. Taking a little walk in the spring air after a miserable, rainy winter. And what did you see?
Trolls, that’s what.
You’ve always wanted one, but the price tags were enough to make you gulp and walk away fast. One with lower blood--orange, yellow, green--were reasonable for a suburban family of four, but not for a washed-up college student living alone. And highbloods? Forget about it. Even a blueblood costs more than your living bil
Karkat x Reader - Forbidden (Pt. 1) by Aphrodite3248, literature
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Karkat x Reader - Forbidden (Pt. 1)
((Warning, cussing...
This is my first fanfic ever, I hope you like it :D
Might be a little long...))
"I don't see how this is any of your business!" You yelled at your older brother Dave.
"You're my business and I don't want you hanging around with those douchebags. They're trouble, __________. I'm not going to tell you again," Dave said. You were sure that he was glaring at you from behind his glasses, but of course you couldn't see his eyes.
In truth, you knew perfectly well that the kids you had been seen with were trouble, you were doing this in pure spite over Dave's over-protective brother act. You wish that h
Unfair [DirkXReaderXDave:Sadstuck] by 18prettyplease, literature
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Unfair [DirkXReaderXDave:Sadstuck]
It all started so well… You had met him through the internet, after requesting if you could have a personal design of a smuppet. He had loved the idea you sent in, and it was much to your surprise that he’d showed up at your door to discuss your proposal, to see if you’d had anything else he could turn into a new line of them. The two of you hit it off instantly—of course you did: you, the shy, stubborn, and compassionate woman, him the upbeat, creative, and lonely man. He introduced you to his lifestyle, to his brother, and saved you from the downward spiral your life had been headed before you even realized what ha