Yuletide 2021!
Hello Yuletide writer! This is my first time participating in the challenge and I could not be more excited! I hope this letter gives you some idea of what I like and what I’m looking for in a fic.
When it comes to tone I'm flexible; however, I don't like pure fluff. I need something with a bit of a bite to it, as it were, but it doesn't need to be completely dark (that being said, if you want to write something dark/messed up, I'll be more than happy to receive it). Basically, do what makes sense in terms of the setting/characters. Go whenever the muse takes you based on my prompts and likes and I’m sure it will be wonderful (and considering that we were matched in fandoms, you obviously have good taste!)
General Likes: hurt/comfort, protective relationships, an “us against the world” mentality, “I only fit with you,” banter, teasing, lust, found family, old hurts, dark pasts, smart characters, established relationships, missing scenes, late night conversations, only one bed, private terms of affection, raw emotion, drunken confessions, intoxicated sex, references to canon
Smut likes: dominance/submission, dirty talk, marking (bruising, biting, etc.), bloodplay, restraints, semi-public sex, rough sex, power dynamics. I am fine with reading all levels of consent or lack thereof.
DNW: AU. Character death. Out of character sexual behavior.
Smut DNW: Scat/watersports. Ageplay.
I don’t require smut, but I’m more than happy to receive it! That said, if you don’t feel comfortable writing it/it doesn’t work for the story please don’t feel the need to include it. I will be just as pleased to get g-rated fic.
The characters I have picked are who I want the fic to focus on. I’m happy if other canon characters show up, if it works for the story.
Requests!
The Will Darling Adventures - K.J. Charles
Characters: Will Darling, Kim Secretan
Will and Kim are my favorite of KJ Charles’ couples and I’m forever bummed that their story is over, which means more fic is in order. And there’s so much potential! I just love these two damaged men and that they’ve found each other. As I alluded to in my overall likes, broken people that only fit with each other is one of my favorite fictional tropes, and I would love an exploration of that in terms of their relationship. I would really like more of a focus on Kim, since we didn’t get his POV until the epilogue, but I’m flexible.
Any of the following scenarios would do (or feel free to mix and match!)
-We know that Kim has taken abuse for his tastes in bed in the past, but what exactly did that entail? What and who made him feel so shameful about it? An examination of Kim’s past encounters would be great, especially through the lens of his relationship with Will. Go as dark or not as you wish. I’m thinking high levels of hurt/comfort and protective!Will for this one (“bring him round to my place and I’ll teach him some manners”). Will punching anyone who deserves it would be much appreciated. I love Maisie and Phoebe as well, so if you want to include them as background characters I'd be happy!
-I would love something post-canon with Kim introducing Will to the gay sub-culture of 1920s London (or France, so Maisie and Phoebe can tag along?) Unashamedly queer Kim, awkward but game Will, and public displays of affection please! 1920s drink and/or drug use and semi-public sex, maybe? If you choose to do this prompt and only this prompt I'm fine with little to no angst.
-Any emotionally-charged scene from the books from Kim’s POV (his love declaration, when Will comes to his flat the second time in Slippery Creatures, the attempted role reversal in Subtle Blood, buying White Stains, etc).
When it comes to smut (if there is smut of course, there doesn’t need to be), I would like an emphasis on the dominance/submission undertones of their relationship. It’s there, but not as explicit as some of Charles’ other couples, and I would like to see it.
Society of Gentlemen - K. J. Charles
Characters: Francis Webster, Gabriel Ashleigh
Francis and Gabriel really needed their own full-length novel. I would like to see what happened right after The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh and how Gabriel was brought into Francis’ circle. In particular, how Gabriel reacts to suddenly having this found family after never really engaging in a queer social setting, how the other Ricardians react to the outcome of the card game (because you know Richard was Not Pleased), and the changes they see in Francis. I love the fact that they don’t seem to make sense as a couple (to anyone other than themselves) and seeing how others perceive that in its early stages would be a treat. Other character POV would be lovely, but not required.
And Francis pampering Gabriel is always a plus.
A Charm of Magpies Series - K. J. Charles
Characters: Jonah Pastern, Ben Spenser
Domestic bliss with a hint of sadness please -- I would love to see some of their life in the cottage before canon, Ben starting to read to Jonah, Ben introducing him to his friends. Pining in public and content with each other and not focusing on the future. I would really love to see it from Jonah's POV, but do whatever makes sense!Summar