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“Maybe if it weren’t for a repeat visitor at the Hawkins Pool– one with messy brunette hair, big doe eyes and an infuriatingly perfect body– he’d be able to make a change. But as long as this angelic, loyal swimmer maintains his loyalty over the summer… Mike is completely out of luck. But then again, luck has never been on Mike’s side anyway, so what difference does this very unlucky summer make?
It’s going to be a very long fucking fourth of July weekend, that’s for damn sure.”
OR, Mike Wheeler is a virgin, a loser, and a lifeguard who makes next-to-nothing an hour. He keeps the job that he despises for just one more summer in hopes of winning the affection of a beautiful repeat visitor of Hawkins Community Pool.
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09 Jul 2026
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"It'll be like... what regular people do."
Mike chews his lip, squinting. "And what do regular people do again?"
Rolling his eyes, Will's expression turns wry, a blush turning tan skin into a sun-kissed, irresistible shade of pink. He leans forward into Mike's space, perhaps without even realising, his sudden giddy demeanour rendering Mike weak in his arms, spreading all the way to the tips of his fingers in waves.
"They casually date."
A second of silence. "Casually."
Will nods slowly. "Casually."
aka, will and mike, slightly codependent roommates and best friends, enter into a casual relationship after discovering they had crushes on each other when they were younger. to preserve their reformed friendship, will says they need to "take it slow", and comes up with both spoken and unspoken rules to abide by, which should be simple for mike to follow... right?
the only problem is that mike is sure it's only a matter of time before his runaway mouth confesses the true depth and length of his feelings. are rules bound to be broken, or is mike yet to understand why will made them in the first place?
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08 Jul 2026
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“You do like it,” Mike teases. “I can tell.”
“Obviously,” Will huffs. “You know what I like.”
Mike does. What a surreal feeling it is, to be the one who knows what Will likes. What makes him blush, or shy away. What turns him on. To be the only one who knows these things.
“Yeah,” Mike says softly. “I know.”
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Will becomes the patron saint of pretending to sleep with guys to help them come out of the closet. Mike isn’t exactly thrilled with the situation.
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04 Jul 2026
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coming through the static: inspired by "talk to me dirty; talk to me sweet" by ByeDisaster
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
04 Jul 2026
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Will and Mike attempt to out-flirt Lucas/Max as a joke.
Mike has a thing where he pulls up his hands like a t-rex. For some reason, most of his villains in D&D have little t-rex hands. “Oh?” he asks, frowning, sounding a little like Miss Piggy. Brings his fingers up below his chin, waggling them. “The Mind-Flayer has tentacles. Face-tentacles,” he clarifies when Will stares.
“I roll to seduce him. The Mind-Flayer.” Will’s really trying not to laugh, mouth open a bit, tongue pressed into the corner.
“Oh my god,” Max whispers.
In another dimension: Will has been missing for eight years, and Mike falls asleep listening to his breathing on the walkie. The two stories end in a rescue.
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- Part 4 of Smutty Byler (18+)
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04 Jul 2026
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Michael Wheeler is a sovereign, corrupt Alpha Duke who rules through ledgers and iron chains. He never wanted a mate; he always wanted someone he could control.
William Byers is a survivor Omega, who traded his virtue for revenge with a smile. He hates Alphas, but he craves their power. He wants a crown, a war chest and the Duke’s head on a silver platter.
When a weaponized scandal forces them to the altar, the marriage bed becomes a battlefield of subtractive cruelty and insatiable heat. In a house built on stolen gold, the only thing more dangerous than their lies and black-cold hearts are the truths they whisper to each other in the dark.
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A/B/O burger with toxic Byler, enemies-to-lovers fries, a side of forced marriage and shameless smut sauce. Served with extremely wicked, political and revengeful acts coke.
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- Part 2 of Omegaverse Byler by BB
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- 13/13
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30 May 2026
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James would never, never have considered that Sirius would give up Remus’s secret. But he did, and Snape paid the price with his life.
Some things are so integral to your being, you don't notice them until they are lost. In the blood-soaked aftermath of the worst day of his life, James Potter realizes his priorities are not what he thought they were, and the fabric of time and reality is a paper-thin nuisance compared to his resolve.
James holds time in his hands and breaks it.
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- 143,599
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- 11/?
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05 Mar 2026
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Severus knew better than anyone how cruel fate could be. He had seen his father’s name branded on his mother’s arm and how that had been more of a curse than anything else. And he saw it again now as a thread of ink began to crawl across his arm.
As the name formed, he saw in silent horror one of his worst nightmares being fulfilled. Fate was nothing but merciless. So cruel and infamous that it had to unite him with the person he hated most in the world.
`James Potter`
(or Severus hates James, James hates Severus but they are soul mates. Severus is willing to ignore that mark but James, who grew up with the idea of a perfect life with his soul mate, won't let it go.)
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- 103,292
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- 19/?
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12 Feb 2026
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“I’m… I’m not from here.”
“I figured as much.” William shot back. Almost annoyed. But why would he be annoyed with Mike? Mike is just as confused as he seemed to be.
“Oh really how could you tell?” Mike said almost joking.
“Your clothing is not how I left you merely an hour ago.” William answered anyway. “I couldn’t tell before in the dark lighting of your resting chamber but your hair is shorter. You look youthful. And you didn’t kiss me.”
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Mike Wheeler and Sir Micheal switch worlds as they are falling from a tall height. Both Wills cast a spell/use their powers to send them somewhere safe before they hit the ground at the exact same time. This sends them to each others dimensions. Will Cleradin/Wiseheart be able to help Byler realize their love for eachother is too important to keep inside? Help the realize they are destined in the stars?
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12 Feb 2026
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“In our next life, we’ll get married.”
Will can’t help but laugh at the words.
“I didn’t know reincarnation existed in Catholicism.”
“It’s doesn’t." Mike whispers, tipsy starlight dancing in his eyes, "But I'd believe in anything for you, Will.”
And Will knows Mike is telling the truth. That’s what kills him the most.
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When Mike is twelve, a new boy arrives at the orphanage. Will—bruised and broken—makes Mike wonder about the world beyond church windows and forgotten forestry. He makes Mike wonder about himself, who he is, who he wants to be. And it only leads to damnation.
When Mike is seventeen, he is sent away to The City. Away from Will. But when he returns five years later, Will isn’t the same boy that he’d left behind. He’s taller, broader, still so beautiful, but his eyes have changed. Once filled with innocent hazel light, they now hold a lifeless gaze that Mike doesn’t recognise.
As Mike dares to look closer, secrets begin to surface, and it falls on him to expose them. All whilst he tries to fulfil his reason for returning to the orphanage — to save William Byers.
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- English
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- 60,508
- Chapters:
- 25/25
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Bookmarked by MarkB
09 Feb 2026
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Userscript to add Series [Public] Bookmarks total count to author's stats page by 𝖀𝓷ᶦ𝕔ⓞðə E Ⓜ️🅾️j̵͍̟̝̝̖̮̓ͭͨ̂̐̚ℹ️ (Charles_Rockafellor)
Fandoms: AO3 stats - Fandom
04 Jan 2026
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It's bugged me vaguely for years, though never enough that I really cared... but it hit me last night: if JS can do one thing, such as return the special kudos messages to their days of tailored glory, then it can do another, so... yeah, why not?
If you want to see your series' total number of public bookmarks in your stats page: you got it! ❤️
NB: Cf. Userscript to return tailored kudos thanks' and styled comments' visibility client-side re. CSS to return
overflowandsticky, or link for same as a userscript.Full code included.
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01 Feb 2026
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His Mom smiles at him with a knowing look, and Jonathan has an arch to his brow like he wants to ask more – but before either can, there’s the sound of a thud.
Will’s smile falls into his stomach. It wrenches with fear, with horror.
All three look to the entrance of the lounge, the direction of the thud.
“Shit,” says someone out of sight, just beyond the entrance, almost too soft to catch.
Will’s blood runs cold, because he knows that voice, knows the specific lilt of it.
“Mike?"
Or, Will comes out on his own terms, to the two people who truly matter - and is overheard by the one other person who means the most. In wake of the revelation, they decide to split off and take the final battle with Vecna into their own hands, all while navigating the undeniable pull that grows between them.
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Bookmarked by MarkB
28 Jan 2026
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On what seemed like a normal day, "Twilight" showed up at one of WISE bases, looking for the rookie. Almost immediately, all hell broke loose.
Everything turned upside down in just a few hours.
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Twilight had to confront his worst nightmare: Himself.
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26 Jan 2026
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Public Bookmark 1527
Mystery Work
Part of priv00090
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This is part of an ongoing challenge and will be revealed soon!
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24 Jan 2026
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Mike blurts out, “Just. You were right. I am a selfish asshole. I’m selfish for never loving you just as a friend. And I’m an asshole for never having the strength to tell you.” Mike looks down, nervously fidgeting with his hands. “I’m sorry Will—”
Will cuts him off sternly. “How long?”
Mike looks up, confused, “W-What?”
Will repeats himself; his tone remains the same, “How long, Mike. How long have you felt this way?”
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This fic has a Spotify playlist to listen along with! You can find the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08jT2YjM7i50qvX7yPVHZo?si=da80911f6d794b98 . Otherwise, the songs are listed at the beginning of each chapter!
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edit!: i am trying to get these chapters out as fast as i can! bear with me please i am in grad school :,)
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24 Jan 2026