bewize

Shows I'd really like to watch/finish. I'm so bad at tv.

* Sopranos (I'm on season 5/6).
* Breaking Bad (I'm on season 2/5(?))
* Book of Boba Fett
* The Sinner (I'm halfway through season 3)
* Raising Dion (Season 2!)
* Shadow and Bone
* Locke and Key
* Cheer (Season 2)
* Succession, recced by my friend Lori.
* Netflix Marvel Series
** Daredevil Season 2 -
** Jessica Jones Season 2 -
** Luke Cage - all
** Iron Fist
** Defenders
** Punisher
* Wheel of Time
* Witcher Season 2
* Cobra Kai


Movies

* The Eternals
* Spider-man: No Way Home

I'm open to suggestions, too!

I want someone to drink beers with me and discuss Marvel at large, X-men in particular, and fic writing in specific.

That is all.


(Real life is stressing me out a lot. Sorry I'm not around more.)

My "write whatever I think will be fun" approach to a potential marvel_bang story has netted me 4000 words. I've also gone down some serious rabbit holes including:

* Rent in Manhattan
* Gay Bars in Manhattan
* Making up Memes on my own
* Text message conversations conventions
* Teenage slang

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This crossed my phone yesterday and I'm obsessed with it.




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I knew, but just "lightbulbed" the fact that Taiki Waititi is the driving creative force behind Our Flag Means Death and the upcoming Thor movie. I'm here for all of it, at this point.


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I'm on day 4 of "wear pirate eye make up to work" and I think I've just about nailed it. I watched a video yesterday and had so much fun recreating parts of it today. Ha!

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One of my BFFs lost her job yesterday. It was both unexpected and expected, but still a shock. Sucks.

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If I had time, I would both learn more make up and learn to edit videos. Maybe when I retire? LOL!

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I'm also thinking about signing kiddo and me up for martial arts. We could both benefit from it.

Decided to watch #OFMD. "I did this on purpose!" made me laugh out loud. I was on the fence, but like his crew, Stede convinced me to give it a bit longer.

— bewize (@bewize) April 17, 2022

My life is so hectic right now and I find myself being drawn more and more to want to write - but without the ability to follow through. I really am thinking about marvel_bang, though, because if I don't have to sign up until the drafts are due. So, I either manage it or not. No risk of signing up and then failing.

And, I think I have an idea that would easily fill a story that size (and probably then some, if I'm not careful). So, I may play with an outline and see how that goes, but if I start now... I could maybe finish by draft deadline.

I joined the discord for this challenge and I'm hoping to find some sense of community there. I think that would make it easier and more fun to finish. (Always looking to talk fic ideas - mine, yours, whatever!) and be cheerleaders in general. So, yeah, if you're interested. :)

I think, though, that my life's demands are such right now that I can't spend the time and energy that I used to writing - but it's more time and energy *now* that it was during the Big Drought of not writing at all. The pendulum swings, I guess.

I see that marvel_bang is gearing up. Will anyone from my flist be participating? I would love to, but I don't have any ideas at the moment. Brain deadness is my current state of being.

I did however find and read a real roller coaster of a Spider-man and His Amazing Friends fic.

One Final Night (55916 words) by scionical
Chapters: 19/19
Fandom: Spider-Man - All Media Types, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (TV), Marvel (Comics)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Angelica Jones/Peter Parker, Bobby Drake/Angelica Jones/Peter Parker, Felicia Hardy/Peter Parker/Angelica Jones
Characters: Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, Angelica Jones, Bobby Drake, Ben Grimm, Rhino (Marvel), Flint Marko, Eddie Brock, Harry Osborn, Mysterio, Max Dillon, Luke Cage, Felicia Hardy, Chameleon (Character)
Additional Tags: getting old sucks, Peter Likes Icy Hot, Sometimes Super Powers Suck, Quipping is 9/10ths of Writing Spider-Man, Feels for the Fantastic Four, The Avengers Need to Get Home, Harry Osborn Makes Badass Infomercials, Angst and Humor, Bitterness, Cynicism, Hope vs. Despair
Summary:

After twenty years of spinning webs, Peter Parker has lost the joy he once had. After life kicks him in the teeth, repeatedly, he has grown cold to the world around him, only taking joy in the occasional contact he gets to share with his daughter.

But when the preeminent super hero teams of New York are taken out of commission, a crime wave like the city hasn't seen in decades sweeps across the Five Boroughs. Teaming up with two amazing friends, Peter has the chance to reclaim his spotlight and maybe break out of the rut he's lived in for so long.

Just... wow. It carried a lot of punches. I read it all in one day, ignoring more pressing things to finish. But... punches. So, go in carefully.

Also, including trigger warnings for death, illness, homophobia, and rape. They are parts of the plot, but read at your own risk for sure.

My recent Misfit Market haul!

Non-produce - two cartoons of my favorite oat milk! Also, some garlic herb cashews.

My four year old already decimated the blueberries. He's also excited about the pineapple.

I'm going to make some lime infused water tomorrow, too.

Open to suggestions for anything else.

Definitely making a big salad for the week, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, carrots & peppers (leftover from last week).

Might try a Brussel sprout salad, too, if I can find one that looks tasty.

I have managed to read (and by that I mean picking and choosing the fandoms and stories that sound appealing to me) A-M from the Chocolate Box - Round 7 reveals. I'm reccing quite a few. I'll have to work my way from N-Z next week!

Two fics, thus far, have rocked me in a fairly significant way with their insight and depth and imagery and just... gah. I cannot do them justice.

MCU - Films and TV shows

Last of the Last Resorts (8128 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Relationships: Isaiah Bradley & Helmut Zemo
Characters: Isaiah Bradley, Helmut Zemo, Eli Bradley, Sam Wilson
Additional Tags: Action/Adventure, Case Fic, Developing Relationship
Summary:

“What are you doing in my house?”

The man’s mouth must have been dry, because there was a sticky sound as he tried and failed to wet his lips. “Sam Wilson sent me.” He had an accent Isaiah couldn’t place. “There weren’t many choices.”

This story. Holy crap. THIS STORY. So unbelievably good and gritty and sad and amazing and just... Truly one of the best things I've ever read.


Sleep Number Rule (7575 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Hawkeye (TV 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Laura Barton/Clint Barton, Pre Yelena Belova/Kate Bishop
Characters: Kate Bishop, Laura Barton, Yelena Belova, Clint Barton, Cooper Barton, Lila Barton, Nathaniel Barton
Additional Tags: Family, Houseguests, Invited and Otherwise
Summary:

Farm or not, Clint always had a firm policy against bringing home strays.

Well.

Firm ish.

I am in love with this story. It was just a great look at characters that I adore and gave them so much more depth. It left me pretty blown away at the author's talent.


Other fics that I truly enjoyed and wanted to highlight:


MCU - Films and TV shows

Spider-Man Hotline (903 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man - All Media Types, The Amazing Spider-Man (Movies - Webb), Spider-Man (Movies - Raimi)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Peter Parker & Peter Parker & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Peter Parker
Characters: Peter Parker, Peter-Two (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Peter-Three (Spider-Man: No Way Home)
Additional Tags: post-no way home, Multiverse, Phone Calls & Telephones, Friendship, Bonding
Summary:

Who better to ask for advice than yourself in another universe? Peter always knows who he can call.

 

General spoilers for No Way Home.

a place for us (in a dirty movie) (354 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Deadpool (Movieverse)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Vanessa Carlysle/Wade Wilson
Characters: Vanessa Carlysle, Wade Wilson
Additional Tags: Post-Deadpool (2016), Reunions, Reunion Sex, Face-Sitting
Summary:

The One Where: the Not-A-Superhero and his Gorgeous Not-a-Damsel-in-Distress get to pass GO and collect on their long-awaited fun.

Scenes from a Situationship (1407 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Hawkeye (TV 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Yelena Belova/Kate Bishop
Characters: Yelena Belova, Kate Bishop
Summary:

Four times Yelena broke into Kate's place and one time she didn't have to.

Quo Vadis (1944 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Hawkeye (TV 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Clint Barton & Kate Bishop
Characters: Clint Barton, Laura Barton, Lucky, Pizza Dog, Kate Bishop
Additional Tags: Friendship, Found Family, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, platonic blanket sharing, Late night talks, Post-Canon
Summary:

Kate came home for Christmas and that was it. The kids loved her, Laura loved her. She was an honorary Barton.

I wonder if I'll ever see you again, and if that day comes I know we could win (1125 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Michelle Jones/Peter Parker
Characters: Michelle Jones, Peter Parker
Additional Tags: Post-Spider-Man: No Way Home (Movie), Spider-Man: No Way Home (Movie) Spoilers
Summary:

Peter Parker.

That's the name Michelle Jones-Watson writes on his cup the first time he visits the bakery, but she likes to call him the boy with the sad eyes.

Plans (1263 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), Daredevil (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Matt Murdock & Peter Parker
Characters: Matt Murdock, Peter Parker
Additional Tags: Post-Spider-Man: No Way Home (Movie), Loneliness, Developing Friendships, Valentine's Day
Summary:

Peter, Matt, and the value of not being alone on Valentine’s Day.

X-Men

In the Script of the Future (720 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: X-Men (Comicverse)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Irene Adler/Raven Darkholme
Characters: Raven Darkholme (X-Men), Irene Adler (X-Men)
Additional Tags: Seers, Shapeshifting, Mutant Powers, Braille
Summary:

A first parting, and a first reunion.

In the Script of the Future (720 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: X-Men (Comicverse)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Irene Adler/Raven Darkholme
Characters: Raven Darkholme (X-Men), Irene Adler (X-Men)
Additional Tags: Seers, Shapeshifting, Mutant Powers, Braille
Summary:

A first parting, and a first reunion.

DCU

after all this survival (7310 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: DC Extended Universe, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League (2017)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne
Characters: Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Martha Kent, Lois Lane, Diana (Wonder Woman), Alfred Pennyworth
Additional Tags: Resurrection, Light Angst, Developing Relationship, Humor, the inherent mystery of a man in a batsuit
Summary:

“Batman,” Clark starts, in a very reasonable tone. “Why is my mother living in your house?”

Clark gets resurrected, sulks in a volcano hot tub, and has a mostly one-sided custody battle with Bruce Wayne. At least this time there isn't any kryptonite involved.

Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey


Vanity Fair (889 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Menolly & her fire lizards, Menolly & Robinton (Dragonriders of Pern)
Characters: Menolly (Dragonriders of Pern), Menolly's Firelizards (Dragonriders of Pern), Robinton (Dragonriders of Pern)
Additional Tags: Pets, Musicians
Summary:

Menolly's fire lizards are sometimes very helpful. Other times, not so much.

baby when you scratch, you know I’m gonna bite (985 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: F'lar | Fallarnon/Kylara
Characters: F'lar | Fallarnon, Kylara (Dragonriders of Pern)
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Hate Sex, mutual dubcon, Under-negotiated Kink, Manhandling, Blow Jobs, Facials
Summary:

Kylara uses her sexuality like a weapon. F'lar has never been one to surrender without a fight.

Labyrinth (1986)


fairy ointment (2268 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Labyrinth (1986)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jareth/Sarah Williams (Labyrinth), Jareth & Sarah Williams (Labyrinth)
Additional Tags: Complicated Relationships, woodworking, discussions about some things that are really about others, Tension, the world of the labyrinth is real, and yet also dreamed up
Summary:

kingdoms and rulers are complicated things, particularly when one dreams up the other.

for Ultra.

The Mummy (1999)

Three's Company (2196 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Mummy Series, The Mummy (1999)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Evy Carnahan O'Connell/Rick O'Connell, Ardeth Bay/Evy Carnahan O'Connell/Rick O'Connell
Characters: Evy Carnahan O'Connell, Rick O'Connell, Ardeth Bay
Additional Tags: Falling In Love
Summary:

Evy and Rick got married and had their happily ever after. Only something was missing.

American Hands (and Lips) (2605 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Mummy (1999)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Evy Carnahan O'Connell/Rick O'Connell
Characters: Evy Carnahan O'Connell, Rick O'Connell (The Mummy)
Additional Tags: Cunnilingus, Post-Canon, First Time, Vaginal Fingering, Rick is a champ at cunnilingus of his cunning linguist
Summary:

Evy and Rick sort themselves out after the credits roll.

Then Rick sorts Evy out.

Bridgerton (TV)


American Hands (and Lips) (2605 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Mummy (1999)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Evy Carnahan O'Connell/Rick O'Connell
Characters: Evy Carnahan O'Connell, Rick O'Connell (The Mummy)
Additional Tags: Cunnilingus, Post-Canon, First Time, Vaginal Fingering, Rick is a champ at cunnilingus of his cunning linguist
Summary:

Evy and Rick sort themselves out after the credits roll.

Then Rick sorts Evy out.

And all related works.

In an effort to be better about journaling again... I'm going to try and participate!

I think I'd gotten to a place of assuming that people don't care about what I think/have to say (not in a "Guess I'll Go Eat Worms" kind of way, but in a "we're all so busy!" kind of way), but I like reading about random stuff people write and maybe you do to. If not, skip! LOL.

See thefridayfive to join the fun!


1. What's your favorite candle scent?

I was obsessed with Fresh Balsam from Bath and Bodyworks at Christmas. I burned an entire large candle in a month after it was gifted me by a coworker. It was just gorgeous. It also sparked an interest in keeping nice candles burning in my house and I just placed an order for mini-candles from Voluspa. I ordered the following:

Eucalyptus & White Sage
Wildflowers
Goji Tarocco Orange
French Cade Lavender
Kalahari Watermelon
Suede Blanc
Gardenia Colonia -
Moso Bamboo
French Linen

In writing this, I also see that Bath and Bodyworks has a Sea Salt and Balsam candle that I bet is also amazing.

2. Do you have an artistic or crafty hobby? What is it?

I like to write fiction and fanfiction. I sometimes dabble in other things, but I'm not really good at any of them - scrapbooking, collages (vision boards), doodling in the margins of my work notepads.

3. What's one weird way you save money on food?

We eat leftovers at my house. And I bulk cook vegetables on the weekend so we have plenty of options all week and I don't have to throw anything away!

4. Do you collect anything weird or unusual?

Umm. No? Just stories about the random weird, funky, and wild things I've done in my life. XD

5. Do you fear the deep ocean, or does its unknown depths excite you?

Context, please! In my bed? I'm excited. Shipwrecked at sea? Fear! In general, I would love to scuba dive as much as possible between now and my inevitable ending. :)

There are many more drabbles than I had time to read in the archive, but these are a few that I really enjoyed.

Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis


tread (100 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Caspian/Susan Pevensie
Characters: Susan Pevensie, Caspian (Narnia)
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Dawn Treader, Drabble
Summary:

Susan and Caspian, on the Dawn Treader.

The Long Return (900 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Lucy Pevensie/Tumnus, Lucy Pevensie & Tumnus
Characters: Lucy Pevensie, Digory Kirke, Tumnus (Narnia)
Additional Tags: Triple Drabble, Drabble, Drabble Sequence, Eventual Romance, Memories, Hopeful Ending
Summary:

Lucy remembers.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)Hawkeye (TV 2021)

What Does This One Do? (400 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Hawkeye (TV 2021)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Kate Bishop & Katy Chen
Characters: Katy (Shang-Chi 2021), Kate Bishop (Hawkeye TV), Clint Barton (Hawkeye TV)
Additional Tags: First Meetings, Hawkeye's Trick Arrows, Drabble Series/Sequence (Single Drabbles)
Summary:

When a horde of subterraneous demons emerge in Washington, Shaun and Katy are first on the scene. They aren't the only ones to respond to the alarm, though.

Harry Potter


Ripples (600 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Hermione Granger & Remus Lupin
Characters: Remus Lupin, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter
Additional Tags: Drabble Sequence, Treat
Summary:

In some ways, the ghosts Remus sees in Harry are easier than the 'what ifs' he sees in Hermione.

Venom

take me out (take me home) (200 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Venom (Marvel Movies)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Eddie Brock/Venom Symbiote
Characters: Eddie Brock, Venom Symbiote (Marvel), Eddie Brock | Venom
Additional Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Venom Symbiote Loves Eddie Brock, Eddie Brock Loves Venom Symbiote, Venom Symbiote Takes Care of Eddie Brock, Fluff, Banter
Summary:

After some vigilante justice, Eddie shares a moment with Venom outside his apartment.

Loki

mirror image (600 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Loki (TV 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Loki/Sylvie (Loki TV)
Characters: Loki (Marvel), Sylvie (Loki TV)
Additional Tags: Post-Canon, Separations, Reunions, Triple Drabble, Drabble Series, Extra Treat
Summary:

Afterward, Loki and Sylvie search for each other.

Object and Concept Anthropomorphism

Dance Until We All Fall Down (100 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Object and Concept Anthropomorphism
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Snowflake/Gravity, Snowflake/North Wind
Characters: Snowflake, Gravity, North Wind
Additional Tags: Fluff and Angst, Romantic Rivalry, Resigned to Second Place, Allegory, Gender Neutral, Drabble
Series: Part 3 of Winter Drabbles
Summary:

Ancient rivals meet again, but some things never change.

The Old Stone (300 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Ancient British Stones, Object and Concept Anthropomorphism
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: The Longstone of Minchinhampton (Ancient British Stones)
Additional Tags: Triple Drabble
Summary:

An old stone hears prayers and answers them.