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Do u by any chance have anymore de-age aus?

Of course! Here are a few! 

grow by cafecliche 

Rating: Teen & up | Post Canon | Status: Complete | One Shot | Word Count:  14444 Pairing: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian 

☆ Wei Wuxian de-ages in this fic! 

Author’s Summary: “Okay,” Jingyi says, as Sizhui puzzles this out aloud. “Okay! So the demon has been turning its victims into children.” “I think so,” Sizhui says. “To make them easier prey,” Jingyi says. “Yes,” Sizhui says. “So—” Jingyi’s voice cracks here, “this kid is Senior Wei.”

Wei Wuxian, still tangled in his own massive robes, blinks politely at them.

(Or: Wei Wuxian is cursed on a night-hunt, and the junior quartet rapidly finds themselves in over their heads.)

☆ personal comments: this is literally one of my all time favorite fics ever. i dont think ive recommended it yet, but when you said de-age fics this is the first one that comes to mind. its so well written and cute and somewhat sad but also not really sad?? the point is, if you haven’t already read this fic then you definitely should! 

 silver & gold by beeswaxing 

Rating: Explicit | Post Canon | Status: Complete | Chapters: 14 | Word Count:  161,770 Pairing: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian 

☆ Wei Wuxian de-ages in this fic!

Author’s Summary: Wandering through a rather busy night market on the boundaries of Gusu after a successful night hunt, Wei Wuxian with his son and nephew chance on a mysterious cultivator who rivals him at talismans. Curious as to the wares she has spread out over her table, he forgets the simple rule - you break it, you buy it. AKA Wei Wuxian gets turned into a child and because it is Wei Wuxian, no one has any idea what to expect.

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“Pretty-gege.” SiZhui flushes at the doe eyes shining at him. “A-Ying is prettier,” he replies without thinking. “You know my name?” “We are family.” “Oh…” the boy scrunches his nose, his expression vaguely apologetic. “But I don’t know your name.” “It’s ok. You can call me…” SiZhui pauses for a moment at the sudden lump in his throat. He clears it, his voice rough with emotion. “You can call me Yuan-gege.”

☆ personal comments: another personal favorite of mine. a must read if you haven’t read it! 

how do i forgive myself (for losing so much time) by thunderwear

Rating: Mature | Post Canon | Status: Complete | One shot | Word Count: 26000 Pairing: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian 

☆ Lan Xichen de-ages in this fic! ☆ This fic also a part of a series so definitely check out the other parts!

Author’s Summary: When Wei Wuxian burst through the doors, sitting on Lan Zhan’s lap, chewing on the strings of his forehead ribbon, was a baby.

“Please help me,” Lan Zhan said.

☆ personal comments: another personal favorite of mine (lol at this point all of them are a favorite) but this fic is so very good. the series is also very good so check the rest out as well. there is a lot of focus on the developing and mending of relationships + some fluff with baby xichen! overall a really good fic! 

sugar stains by lanjingyeet

Rating: Teen & up | Post Canon? | Status: Complete | One Shot | Word Count: 18243 Pairing: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian

☆ Wei Wuxian de-ages in this fic!

Author’s Summary: Jiang Wanyin’s face slowly takes on a kind of horrified expression that Lan Wangji would find funny if it wasn’t for the fact of the actual situation. He’s clearly noticing all the same things Lan Wangji did that first time: the same slope of nose, the light in the eyes, the messy mop of hair. 

Jiang Wanyin, after all, was far better acquainted with Wei Ying around this age than Lan Wangji was."Hanguang-jun, what the f—”

☆ personal comments: its been a while since i’ve read this fic but if i remember correctly it was pretty good! so def give it a check out! 

way back by little_dimples

Rating: Teen & up | Time Travel AU | Status: Complete | One Shot | Word Count:  19447 Pairing: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian 

☆ Wei Wuxian de-ages in this fic!

Author’s Summary: In which Wei Wuxian gets turned into a child- gets thrown through three different universes and ages up in each of them but still manages to find his way back to Lan Zhan.

☆ personal comments: this is just a super fun read that mixes all 3 universes by mxtx and is just an all around pretty good fic! plus wwx getting the love he deserves? sign me up! 

the next few im going to add i personally haven’t read yet, but i figured i would add them just in case!

undeniably, you by HamsterQinghua

Rating: Teen & up | Post Canon | Status: Complete | Chapters: 15 | Word Count:  28224 Pairings: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian | Jiang Cheng x Lan Xichen

☆Jiang Cheng de-ages in this fic!

Author’s Summary: Jiang Cheng can tell something is wrong when he sees Jin Ling's face.

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or, Jiang Cheng gets cursed on a night-hunt, and turns into a 5-year-old

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send me your earnest love by goneforthestars

Rating: Teen & up | Post Canon | Status: Complete | Chapters: 11 | Word Count: 13407 Pairing: Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian 

☆ Lan Wangji de-ages in this fic!

Author’s Summary: Distraught would be a bit of an understatement for the way that Lan Sizhui is feeling right now. It’s the dead of night, they’re surrounded by the unmoving bodies of once fierce corpses—and his father has turned into a baby.

“…What do we do with it?” Jin Ling says with a scrunched nose.

“Don’t call him an ‘it!’ That’s Hanguang-jun!” Jingyi retorts, arms crossed.

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keep me safe by netrixie

Rating: Not Rated | Canon Divergence | Status: Complete | Chapters: 6 | Word Count: 15122 Pairings: Lan Xichen x Nie Mingjue | Lan Wangji x Wei Wuxian 

☆ Nie Mingjue de-ages in this fic!

Author’s Summary: “A-Sang,” Lan Huan greets, and Mingjue turns to look at him. Lan Huan smiles reassuringly, then inclines his head towards the newcomer. “This is Mingjue.”

A-Sang hesitates, then inhales sharply before smiling at Mingjue. It’s a nice smile, and something in Mingjue tells him, you’re safe here, with them, and he smiles back.

“It is a pleasure to meet you,” Mingjue says seriously, because Mother would be upset with him if he wasn’t polite. “My little brother is called A-Sang too.”

What if instead of dying, Nie Mingjue regressed in age from the qi deviation?

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Mu Qing: The world doesn't revolve around you, Xie Lian.

Xie Lian: Oh yeah? Hey, San Lang!

Hua Cheng: Hm?

Xie Lian: Please, run around me in a circle for a little bit. I'm trying to prove a point.

Hua Cheng: Sure, gege.

Hua Cheng: [starts running around Xie Lian in a circle]

Xie Lian, to Mu Qing: Now it does.

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I’m in the mood for a fic where…

Y'all have been so patient with the delay, most of these asks are still from May!  I’m getting a late start this morning, but it’s the weekend, so I’m sure you’re out there, raring to go!

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1. HI AGAIN!! I really enjoyed the fics that you recommended, I felt well fed with all this luxury of fics, so, THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK!! ❤️ ❤️  I’ll bother you again tho…. I wanted to ask if you or your other followers know fics where Lan Zhan goes crazy of grief or/and never got past WWX’s death. I’m not too picky, if it has a bad end or good, all its good. I need angst ~ @nia-rarita

This one is angst-filled but more is a result of grief along with crippling injuries from the discipline whip: ❤️no new age by everythingispoetry (M, 146k, wangxian, my post)

softly through pine trees, the moon arrives by theLoyalRoyalGuard (G, 3k, wangxian, my post)

❤️Volition by Aerlalaith (T, 33k, wangxian, my post)

set your old heart free by words-writ-in-starlight (Gunmetal_Crown) (E, 42k, wangxian, my post)

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2. Hey!! Mojo, do you or your followers knows any wangxian fic with emperor!!lwj and empress!!wwx? Like true gold fears no fire by defractum (nyargles) . I really liked the Au in which Lan wangji is the emperor. So Do u know anymore fic with emperor lwj? ( love the blog btw )

To Tread Upon Solid Ground by stiltonbasket (G, 7k, wangxian)

para bellum by roselaide (T, 2k, wangxian

The Emperor’s Portrait by catbrainedschemes (E, 33k, wangxian)

Gotta die to come alive by Less_Ginger (M, 80k, wangxian, WIP)

The Jade And The Lotus by leenalee_witch1 (E, 104k, wangxian)

Lost in Diplomacy by Subtleladybird (M, 91k, wangxian)

Bound Only by the Sea by levament (E, 271k, wangxian, WIP)

Kingfisher Feathers by Anonymous (E, 83k, wangxian, WIP)

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3. Do you or any of your followers have any fic recs of Nie Mingjue finding out how Jin guangyao is being treated at jinlintai, something similar to All men are the same by mostlikelytofangirl .

Moxiang Tongxiu Crack and Drabbles by JustAWanderingBabbit (M, 140k, various one-shots;  chapters 14 & 34 among others.)

Honesty by nirejseki (G, 1k, 3zun, truth serum), [PODFIC] by sisi_rambles

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4. Hellooo! Do you know of any fics where everyone thinks that wy is attractive? Cause I know of a bunch where it’s constantly mentioned how handsome lwj is but idk of any with wwx 😁

❤️ Resolutions by incendir (E, 204k, wangxian, 14 works, Part 5, warning for attempted sexual assault, my post)

Transcend by covalentbonds (not rated, 8k, wangxian, WIP)

That Time Everyone Assumed the Yiling Patriarch was Ugly by tinitin (M, 5k, wangxian)

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5.  Hello! May I just say that you are probably the best at finding fics that fit every mood. I’m looking for fics where the Golden Core transfer doesn’t happen (but JC still loses his core). Maybe this is because WWX doesn’t learn abt WQ’s theory or maybe WWX isn’t so fanatically loyal to the Jiangs. I feel this would be really interesting to see how the plot would change. ~ @dreams-lovereality

Ties by WithBroomBefore (M, 16k, wangxian, my bookmark)

The Song and Dance of Shadows by wangxiansmelody (masterofghosts) (M, 49k, wangixan)

dancing ashes under the sun (will cast their shadow when the winds rise) by paranoid_fridge (T, 23k, sangcheng, …diverges earlier when JC was never rescued after distracting the Wens, but no transfer + interesting plot)

Author snowberryrose has a handful of fix-it au’s with either a prevention of the transfer or an alt version of it.

from the other side of sorrow by Sour_Idealist (E, 128k, jiang siblings, chengqing, wangxian)

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6. Hello! Do you know fics where wangxian switched personalities? I’m kinda feeling the mood. Thank you  [Cool concept!  I have #bodyswap and #sharing a body and the one with speech swap… but no personality swap.]

Nonny says:  Not so much a rec as a fanart tip: Wang Yibo as Xie Yun in “Legend of Fei” and Xiao Zhan as Yan Bingyun in “Joy of Life” could provide useful illos for Wangxian bodyswap fics.

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7. Hi Momjo!! I was wondering if you knew any fics where LWJ Has Friends. And they are friends that he made on his own, not through a connection with WWX (though I don’t care if they do have a connection with WWX, I just want LWJ to have made them without WWX). I always read fics where LWJ has no friends other than his brother and it makes me really sad.

picking up the pieces by KouriArashi (M, 111k, wangxian, jiang yanli & lan wangji, my bookmark)

kick at the darkness ‘til it bleeds daylight by AlfAlfAlfAlfAlf, tardigradeschool (T, 75k, wangxian, jiang siblings & lan wangji friendship)

❤️Where the nightingales are singing, and a white moon beams. by Moominmammashandbag (M, 52k, wangixan, jin zixuan & lan wangji, my post)

something like by silversshadow (T, 69k, wangxian, lan wangji & nie huaisang, my post)

❤️save a sword, ride a socialist by sysrae (E, 33k, wangxian, jin zixuan & lan wangji, my post)

The Light That Fails to Dim by glowingreverie (T, 311k, wangxian)

Darling, one of us should go by Leahelisabeth (fortheloveofcamelot) (T, 16k, wangxian, jiang yanli & lan wangji)

The Cloudweavers《云织之者》by Joythea (T, 38k, wangxian, lan wangji & OCs)

you’ve got to find a way, say what you want to say by Quixiote (T, 12k, wangxian, lan wangji & OC letter carrier)

first friendships by silversshadow (G, 1k, lan xichen, child lan wangji & child nie huaisang)

mianmian the disaster lesbian saves the cultivation world by i_kinda_like_writing (T, 28k, wangxian, lan wangji & mianmian)

level 50! by artsy_alice (G, 9k, wangxian, lan wangji & nie huaisang, 4th in series)

in the shadow of moonlit flowers by cl410 (T, 10k, wangxian, lan wangji & nie huaisang, WIP)

This Path We’ll Walk Together by bread_and_tea (T, 132k, xiyao, lan wangji & meng yao, lan wangji & nie huaisang)

The Vermillion Ribbon by Unforth (E, 233k, wangxian, lan wangji & nie huaisang, my post)

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8. so i read not unspectacular things recently and now i really really want parent trap fusions,,, please and thank you! <3

kick at the darkness ‘til it bleeds daylight by AlfAlfAlfAlfAlf, tardigradeschool (T, 75k, wangxian, my bookmark)

how to make your dad fall in love with your high school teacher in five steps; the complete and bulletproof guide by ravenditefairylights (T, 91k, wangxian, zhuiyi)

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9. hello!!!! i was wondering if you know fics where wwx’s golden core gets restored….. through dual cultivation or lwj’s help? hehe ALSO I AGREE TO THAT PERSON WHO SAID U THAT U ARE THE BACKBONE OF THIS FANDOM [Oh, you’re so precious, thank you!]

nothing gold can stay by rikke (M, 10k, wangxian, my post)

I Walk Not Alone by Sporadic_Writer (M, 17k, wangxian)

when you’re doing all the leaving (then it’s never your love lost) by tardigradeschool (T, 26k, wangxian)

the breaking of your soul (upon my lips) by sunsandships (M, 41k, wangxian, my bookmark)

End of the Bridge by Shinocchi (E, 335k, wangxian, WIP)

24 Hours by tailor31415 (E, 6k, wangxian, featuring responsible Dom lwj and dual cultivation)

Bait and Switch by JustAWanderingBabbit (T, 15k, wangxian, 3zun, my bookmark, see link to author’s art)

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10. Hello! This is a bit of an odd request, but I was wondering if you know of any modern au fics where wangxian are happily raising A-Yuan together, and the fic focuses on parenting stuff, A-Yuan at school, low-stakes drama relating to those kind of things, etc? Thanks! (and thanks so much for this blog, I’ve read so much fic in the last few weeks since discovering it!!) [You’re welcome!  The two fics I’ve recced below DO have some relationship angst, but are otherwise domestic parenting fluff.]

Let’s Play Pretend and Live Our Lives by Tassos (E, 51k, wangxian, my post)

❤️The Simplest Way Forward by harriet_vane (E, 71k, wangxian, my post)

your heart, two doors down by ghostsgf (G, 10k, wangxian)

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11. Hey, Mojo! I was wondering if you knew of any fics where lwj’s mom is alive and wwx interacts with her, or even just lwj bonding with her.  Thanks for the amazing work you do🖤

Magical Marriage Ribbons by starandrea (M, 476k, wangxian, series in progress) Madam Lan is a badass dragon in this series.

Molten Gold by jesso (M, 17k, wangxian, WIP, my post)

For Both Of Us (And Time Is But A Paper Moon) by sami (E, 65k, wangxian)

Sail Away, Sweet Sister by sami (M, 73k,wangxian,nieli) - both moms live!

❤️Time Charm by Jenrose (E, 141k, wangxian, wangxianqing, my post)

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12. Can I request any kind of fic with Lan Qiren being a responsible adult who sees WWX is in a bad place and helps out? Either with regards to him being abused (espc by Yu Ziyuan) or the demonic cultivation. I just need WWX to have one competent, caring, and ACTIVE adult looking out for him as a teenager. 😭

Rediscovery, Reconstruction by ExtraPenguin (M, 27k, lan qiren & wei wuxian, MIND THE TAGS, my post)

Righteous at a Cost by thunderwear (G, 21k, wangxian, my post)

Swordless by WithBroomBefore (G, 32k, wangxian, part 2 of Minding)

rain falls and soaks into the earth by RoseThorne (T, 28k, wangxian, series in progress)

Company by WithBroomBefore (T, 30k, wangxian, my bookmark)

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13. First off, your blog is a lifesaver. Im pretty sure it’s become a habit for me to check this blog at least once a week for excellent content.  [Yay!]  Second off, do you have any fic of Yunmeng Trio Roleswap? For some reason I’ve been looking for it but can’t seem to find any

Ties by WithBroomBefore (M, 16k, wangxian, my bookmark)

Keep Holding On by abCEE (M, 69k, wangxian, jiang siblings, WIP)

Mercy by jupiter_james (E, 64k, wangxian, xicheng, xuanli, WIP)

*Check #5 above, there will be some crossover in these fics*

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14. Heeey. First of all, thank you for this blog. All ur recommendations are GOLD. Thank you so much!! uwu [You’re welcome!]  also, do you/your followers know any fics where (a.) wangxian doesn’t end up together? ; and (b.) where a-yuan is wangxian’s (birth) child and lwj only finds out later? I’m kinda in the mood for TEARS. Thank you!! Stay safe!

Born to Blossom, Bloom to Perish by LadyMithiel (E, 99k, wangxian, WIP)

@porcupine-girl​ says, “Not A-Yuan but @drwcn​ has a series of ficlets and snippets with genderswapped ww, who gave birth to lwj’s baby (unbeknownst to him) while in the burial mounds and then gave her to JC to raise. A-Yuan still exists and was still raised by LWJ, although he’s not shown much in the ficlets.”

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15. Hi! Do you have any recommendation where wwx suffer from hunger and/or poverty??? Thanks for your hardwork (✿❛◡❛)

bloom into the ground by tattletold (M, 58k, wangxian, my post)

❤️no new age by everythingispoetry (M, 146k, wangxian, 4th story, my post)

the red dark shifting by typefortydeductions (E, 16k, wangxian, my post)

❤️grow by cafecliche (T, 14k, wangxian, my post)

cherry lingers on the stone by ThreePlums (M, 27k, wangxian)

May I Breathe by GammaRays (E, 75k, wangixan, WIP)

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16.  hi mojo! i’ve been scratching my head for a while and i hope you can help. i read a fic where the character overhears their love interest say they’re not interested (but they haven’t heard the full conversation) and angst starts yadda yadda and i wanted to find more fics with this trope, but idk what tag to look for. “misunderstandings” seems a bit vague, i’ve been looking for a while and haven’t seen anything similar. it wasn’t the focus of the fic, just what happened in a recent update, so there’s no specific tag. please help!

Wholesome Life Usurp Immediately by Comfect (T, 103k, wangxian, qingli, yunmeng sibs)

a life in your shape by occultings (microcomets) (T, 9k, wangxian)

Tempo Rubato by Spodumene (E, 108, wangxian, my post)

baby let’s take the long way home by plonk (not rated, 11k, wangxian)

I will be chasing a starlight by feyburner, sundiscus (E, 18k, wangxian, WIP)

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17.  First, I’d like to say your blog is one of the best things that have ever happened to me!! thank you so much for all you do! [Thank you, darling!]  for the in the mood posts, do you know any fics where it’s the anniversary of wwx’s death and lwj is sad? and then wwx (or someone else) would comfort him? I’m really craving that kind of fic right now… Thank you in advance! Ɛ>

acoustic by hanguang-jacked (nasaplates) (M, 3k, wangxian)

藕断丝连 by RoseThorne (G, <1k, wangxian, lan sizhui & lan wangji)

Spring Blooms in the Cloud Recesses by tiniestawoo (G, 2k, lan sizhui & lan wangji)

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18.  hello! thank you so much for you fic recommendations <3 I was wondering if there’s any fics where wwx becomes distant and lwj becomes desperate to reconnect with wwx? maybe something similar to Echo, Murmur, Dream, Here by bluerainmist ? thank you! ~ @lwjsupremaxy

Lie Open To One Another by levament (M, 41k, wangxian, WIP)

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19.  hi! do you know of a fic similar to Like A Light Gone Out by OnlyMeAndMyBones; or one where lan wangji dies, please?

bloom into the ground by tattletold (M, 58k, wangxian, my post)

Consideration by BurningTea (G, 41k, wangxian, my post, WIP)

Side By Side Suicide by scifigeek14 (t, 3k, wangxian, my post, both of them die)

I can hardly wait to be with you again by kiralyne (T, 13k, wangxian, WIP)

emptiness in harmony (homeward bound) by estel_willow( (T, 9k, wangxian)

the thing with feathers by RoseThorne (G, 39k, wangxian, WIP)

Setting fire to our insides by StarsAlignNomore (E, 106k, 3zun, minor wangxian)

Over the Rotted Bridge by vailkagami (T, 247k, wangxian, WIP)

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20.  Hi mojo!!! I love your blog. If you could recommend some immortal wwx I would really appreciate it.😊😊 ~ @the-roses-are-dead-again

Running Our Hands Through Embers by MarvelousMar (E, 136k, xicheng, wangxian, my post – this one is jiang cheng-centric)

the recluse at the end of the moonlit path by b_ofdale (T, 29k, wangxian, my post)

If One for you, then One for us by KusakabeNAyako (T, 85k, wangxian, WIP)

Night of Sixth Magnitude Stars by Leffy (M, 23k, wangxian)

the path to heaven / immortal wangxian by lightningalwaysreturns (E, 51k, wangxian, series in progress)

love, in fire and blood by cicer (E, 360k, wangxian, my bookmark)

ridiculous future bullshit by sami (M, 27k, wangxian, series in progress)

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21.  Hi mojo, I was just reading : TRAPPED IN AN OTOME GAME?! (GONE GAY) (NOT CLICKBAIT) by CursedBlessing and I absolutely love it so I was wondering if you have any isekai-ed wwx stories like that? [Wow, I just learned about a whole new category called otome isekai, which is very cool!] ~ @welliwannadie-alice

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22.  Hi mojo, another ask, do you have anything where wwx is the one that’s betrothed to jzs instead of jyl? Kind of something like Neatly Arranged by thunderwear or Between Fire and Ice by CaseNumber825?

watch what we’ll become by glitteringmoonlight (T, 60k, wangxian, jin zixuan & wei wuxian, my bookmark)

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23.  Ahaha, hello me again, just wondering you have any fics where wwx is friends and/or the one who saves or the one who is protected by Xue Yang? Something like thou child of my right hand by xxshigurexx (Shunou)? I highly doubt there’s anything else to suit what I want but its worth a try. Thank you anyways!

sever a finger, find a home by deadbeatrefrain (M,6k, xuexian - wwx/xy, darkfic, mind the tags)

wei wuxian & xue yang tag on AO3

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24.  Hi Momjo, you know that fic where LWJ is cursed to lose all of his senses one at a time? (He loses his hearing, then his sight, then his sense of touch, then his sense of pressure…I’ve been looking for it forever but I can’t find the name of it). Are there any fics where something similar happens to WWX? Where he’s cursed to lose one/many/all of his senses? Bonus points for LWJ taking care of him, of course. (Sort of a finder + mood request!)

❤️shadows in the sun rise by Yuu_chi (E, 25k, wangxian, my post) this is the one you’re looking for.

Linger in the Sun by etymologyplayground (T, 39k, wangxian, my post) has both of them unable to sense the other, with the juniors acting as go-betweens.

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25.  do you have any fic recs that are jane austen inspired? i just read Tempo Rubato and now i have a massive craving!!

only the deepest love by occultings (microcomets) (T, 41k, wangxian)

Second Impressions: To See with Clearer Eyes by nockingarrows (not rated, 33k, wangxian)

An Uncle’s Request by suzvoy (G, 2k, wangxian)

A certain step towards falling in love by allollipoppins (M, 30k, wangxian)

Perfectly Tolerable by stardust_and_sunlight (T, 46k, wangxian)

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26.  Hi! Welcome back! Do you have any fics where Lan Wangji was sexually abused as a child? and thats why he doesnt want to be touched. Thank u!

I wished it was a dream by LFMH021 (M, 5k, wangxian)

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[My ko-fi.]

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A collection of Bunlian for you 

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five things you know, and the one you don’t. {x}

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Hello! With Netflix adding Tcgf I anticipate some new people to the fandom. I am pretty new my self (Just since the first season finished airing), but I’ve been DEVOURING fanfics like there’s no tomorrow. I thought it might be nice to share a recommendation list for you all to get started! This is by no means complete and I’ll do my best to mark which ones have spoilers. Also these are just my options PLEASE go through the tag on AO3 as there are some amazing stories I just haven’t gotten to yet!

1. Digging for Orchids- betts @bettsfic

Explicit, No Archive Warnings apply

Spoilers- Non unless you don't know the basic plot of TCGF

This one. If you take no other recommendations from me, PLEASE read this one. It is a modern actor AU where XL has moved to LA after an accident on set and subsequent scandal. SQX then sets him up with a very hot, very shirtless art student to be his roommate while he's out of town. I cannot express how much I love this fic. I’ve re-read it more times than I can count and it just holds a special place in my heart. Needless to say I HIGHLY recommend it!

2. Take Your Pain Away- Saenda @saenda

General, No Archive Warnings Apply

SPOILERS- Chapter 2 references the worst thing that has happened to Xie Lian. If you're not sure what that is, then you don't know.

One of the first things you’ll learn about Hualian, is that we have some great hurt and comfort content. This is a sick fic where XL seems to really come down with something bad and HC struggles to figure out how to help his god. An enthralling read and again one I’ve gone back to a couple of times. And bonus: the author put in their art throughout the first few chapters!

3. Fly me too close to the sun- Linisen @linisen

Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Spoilers- Again, basic plot points of TCGF

This one is self-indulgent, and a personal favorite. Do you like Recency Era high society content? Do you like swooning over hand-holding? Do you like questioning if it’s proper for HC to take XL home in his carriage without a chaperone?? Maybe even some indecent cuddle for warmth??? Then oh boy do is this the fic for you!

4. Love Like You- jeonenfant

Explicit, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death

Spoilers- None beyond basic

An AU where XL is a prince who seeks out help from the gods when his people are burning. Little did he know he'd be making a deal with a very sexy HC. Mind the tags, but highly recommend!

5. we're after the same rainbow's end- Naamah_Beherit

Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply

I actually recommend everything @naamah-beherit has written for TCGF! I especially love their cannon rewrite series Crimson and Clover, but that is basically all spoilers.

Instead, I'll recommend their Modern accidental marriage AU. Well, it's not exactly an accident. XL's dad arranges a marriage for him without his permission, and HC's like "hell no, we're getting married instead". It also deals a lot with XL's mental health, and we even get to see him go to therapy! This is an incomplete fic, but each chapter is like its own little episode so you're never left frustrated that the chapters over (at least as of chapter 7). Great story so far and you should definitely subscribe for updates once you get caught up!

6. you'll know, you'll fall- mme_anxious

Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Spoilers- None unless you don't know why XL gets so nervous when they talk about the White Calamity (briefly mentioned in Chapter 5)

Do you like seeing two people in a relationship talk about what they are comfortable with and communicate as they figure out intimacy together? If so, this is the fic. I'm an acespec person, so I personally really appreciated this story for really going slow and even exploring what happens if mistakes are made. Considering how many Kudos and Hits this thing has, I'm pretty sure it's required reading at this point, but I recommend non-the-less!

7. Matchmaker, Matchmaker- pengiesama @pengiesama

Teens and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply

Spoilers- None

This one is so funny. The gay panic alone had my crying with laughter, but then you have Shi Qingxuan dragging Feng Xin and Mu Quing down to ghost city to work her Matchmaking god magic. I'm laughing now just thinking about some of the things that go down in this fic. It is a great one if you want to smile, and there's some great fan art that Checa drew for it!

8. Whoops, I Almost Killed You Again 天官赐苦，鬼拂🈲️忌- TentativeWanderer @tentative-wanderer

Teens and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply

Spoilers- If you don't know about the ring then don't read this. Midway through Chapter 3, you get into more spoilers through references. I'd say this is a very spoilery fic.

This one saw XL's tendency for disaster and recognized the comedic GOLD that could be mined. SO SO funny. lots of spoilers though so if you're dongua only and avoiding spoilers, save this one for later! It’s definitely worth it.

9. Wu Ming Loving Hours- featherpoet @featherpoet

Explicit, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death

Spoilers- Do you know who Wu Ming is? If not, move along (also if you don't know anything about what happened in Xian Le)

This is technically a sequel to To Love a God, but that one is all pain train (in the best ways so still recommend), and this one is just *chef kisses*. Again VERY spoilers, but so worth it. It starts very plot and heavy, but then it shifts to domestic fluff, bed-sharing and so much pinning. It's honestly everything I want in a fic, so definitely check it out!

10. Iridescent- hypermoyashi @hypermoyashi

Mature, Graphic Depictions of Violence

Spoilers- General plot points (maybe, kind of blanking on this one)

This is where I mention that our art god STARember has blessed us with so many masterpieces and that almost all of them have great fics inspired by them. This one is a Mermaid AU, which I recommend for its uniquely moody atmosphere. I love the mermaid lore and the plot gets genuinely harrowing at one point (mind the tags). If you like that kind of drama and angst, this is a great place to get your fix.

And there you have it! 10 (plus some) fics I recommend you check out! I've been keeping a much longer list for my roommate, so let me know if you're interested in more. I'm also interested in the fics you're reading and would love your recommendations as well!

Also just want to give a general THANK YOU to all these authors. You've given me such joy over these past few months, and I cant wait to see what you all write next. (Also, I’m a big fan of all of you and think you’re really cool)

Thanks everyone! -May

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I think what hits me the most about Hualian is the unconditional acceptance of each other. There are no attempts at changing the other side, just taking what’s there as part of the package for better or worse. 

“What matters is you, and not the state of you." 

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Words to replace said, except this actually helps

I got pretty fed up with looking for words to replace said because they weren’t sorted in a way I could easily use/find them for the right time. So I did some myself.

IN RESPONSE TO Acknowledged Answered Protested

INPUT/JOIN CONVERSATION/ASK Added Implored Inquired Insisted Proposed Queried Questioned Recommended Testified

GUILTY/RELUCTANCE/SORRY Admitted Apologized Conceded Confessed Professed

FOR SOMEONE ELSE Advised Criticized Suggested

JUST CHECKING Affirmed Agreed Alleged Confirmed

LOUD Announced Chanted Crowed

LEWD/CUTE/SECRET SPY FEEL Appealed Disclosed Moaned

ANGRY FUCK OFF MATE WANNA FIGHT Argued Barked Challenged Cursed Fumed Growled Hissed Roared Swore

SMARTASS Articulated Asserted Assured Avowed Claimed Commanded Cross-examined Demanded Digressed Directed Foretold Instructed Interrupted Predicted Proclaimed Quoted Theorized

ASSHOLE Bellowed Boasted Bragged

NERVOUS TRAINWRECK Babbled Bawled Mumbled Sputtered Stammered Stuttered

SUAVE MOTHERFUCKER Bargained Divulged Disclosed Exhorted

FIRST OFF Began

LASTLY Concluded Concurred

WEAK PUSY Begged Blurted Complained Cried Faltered Fretted

HAPPY/LOL Cajoled Exclaimed Gushed Jested Joked Laughed

WEIRDLY HAPPY/EXCITED Extolled Jabbered Raved

BRUH, CHILL Cautioned Warned

ACTUALLY, YOU’RE WRONG Chided Contended Corrected Countered Debated Elaborated Objected Ranted Retorted

CHILL SAVAGE Commented Continued Observed Surmised

LISTEN BUDDY Enunciated Explained Elaborated Hinted Implied Lectured Reiterated Recited Reminded Stressed

BRUH I NEED U AND U NEED ME Confided Offered Urged

FINE Consented Decided

TOO EMO FULL OF EMOTIONS Croaked Lamented Pledged Sobbed Sympathized Wailed Whimpered

JUST SAYING Declared Decreed Mentioned Noted Pointed out Postulated Speculated Stated Told Vouched

WASN’T ME Denied Lied

EVIL SMARTASS Dictated Equivocated Ordered Reprimanded Threatened

BORED Droned Sighed

SHHHH IT’S QUIET TIME Echoed Mumbled Murmured Muttered Uttered Whispered

DRAMA QUEEN Exaggerated Panted Pleaded Prayed Preached

OH SHIT Gasped Marveled Screamed Screeched Shouted Shrieked Yelped Yelled

ANNOYED Grumbled Grunted Jeered Quipped Scolded Snapped Snarled Sneered

ANNOYING Nagged

I DON’T REALLY CARE BUT WHATEVER Guessed Ventured

I’M DRUNK OR JUST BEING WEIRDLY EXPRESSIVE FOR A POINT/SARCASM Hooted Howled Yowled

I WONDER Pondered Voiced Wondered

OH, YEAH, WHOOPS Recalled Recited Remembered

SURPRISE BITCH Revealed

IT SEEMS FAKE BUT OKAY/HA ACTUALLY FUNNY BUT I DON’T WANT TO LAUGH OUT LOUD Scoffed Snickered Snorted

BITCHY Tattled Taunted Teased

Edit: People, I’m an English and creative writing double major in college; I understand that there’s nothing wrong with simply using “said.” This was just for fun, and it comes in handy when I need to add pizzazz. 

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BAEKHYUN — ’Get You Alone’ MV (2021) #1

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💚One thing I did the most during lockdown was washing dishes. My hands soon felt the burn of washing so many dishes. The harsh dishwashers literally made the skin so dry, cuts started appearing. Unfortunately at that time, I didn't have the option to get an alternative.💚 . 💚I finally have an alternative which cleans the dishes well without harming your hands and the environment as well 💚 . 💚Herbocare at a glance: Herbocare is an Uttarakhand based  pioneer company is working continuously to eliminate the toxic, carcinogenic & corrosive chemical cleaners. After extensive research we arrived at a completely new range of products which are based on herbs & natural extracts and are devoid of any acids or chemicals so inconspicuously present in all cleaning products available in the market.💚 . 💚Herbocare Dishwash is Innovative  Natural product for your utencils which is Non Toxic, Acid  & Caustic free, SLS & SLES Free, Labsa & Antibiotic free. It does not overload STP & ETP.  Due to low foaming agent it saves water during cleaning. It is Biodegradable &  Skin Friendly. It can also be used in dishwashers.💚 . 💚I have been using it for a few weeks now. The first thing I noticed in it was it's fragrance. A mild fresh fragrance. It's a good dishwasher, here's why. It cleans the dishes really well, especially glassware. It removes the grease and food smell easily. It doesn't lather too much but still well enough that I enjoy washing the dishes. And most importantly it's gentle on the hands.💚 . 💚 Overall- It's a really good dishwasher and I'm impressed by how well it works.💚 . #appleztmzzz #AjmerBeautyBlogger #ajmerdiaries #asianskincare #dishwashers #shoppingalot2 #ajmerblogger #flatlayaddict #bloggerslife #flatlayphotography #anikeexo #herbalalternatives #anispeak #herbocare #instaajmer #bloggervibes #indianblogger #dishwashersafe #bloggerlove #dishwasher #flatlayforever #amritkaaamrit (at Ajmer) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE15ZNllM53/?igshid=1k4isi2gpblaw

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💙@elizavecca_ Hell Pore Cleanup Aha Fruit Toner💙 . 💙 Packaging- It comes in a cute design as is consistent with @elizavecca_ products.💙 . 💙About the product- It's a multi-purpose toner, that does everything from clearing away deep-seated impurities, toning the skin, and gently sloughing off dead skin cells from your skin's surface!💙 . 💙@elizavecca_ purifying Hell Pore Clean Up AHA Fruit Toner contains premium fruit extracts, and both BHA and AHA to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin! As dry, old skin is swiped away, your skin is refreshed and rejuvenated as a result of improved cell-renewal.💙 . 💙I personally enjoy using exfoliating toners as the results are so clearly visible. This toner is no exception to that rule. It's a bit stronger hence I don't use it everyday. I started using it twice a week and now every alternative day.💙 . 💙It definitely helped in giving my skin a glow up. It has a very fruity fragrance which to me smells like guava and grapefruit. The fragrance is prominent when using but doesn't stay so that's a plus. It doesn't sting my skin. It feels a little sticky immediately when applied but absorbs quickly and doesn't feel sticky afterwards.💙 . 💙After using it for almost a month, I can say that it definitely lives up to its claims. My skin feels softer, cleaner and smoother than before. Since it hydrates the skin as well my pores are less visible.💙 . 💙 Overall- It's a efficient toner and while the fragrance of it is a little overwhelming at first I quickly get use to it. I love how skin feels after using it.💙 . #skincareobsessed #ajmerblogger #anispeak #indianblogger #flatlayaddict #flatlaylover #flatlaytoday #ahafruittoner #skincaredaily #anikeexo #elizaveccamilkypiggy #elizavecca #shoppingalot2 #koreanskincareproducts #asianskincare #ahatoner #kbeauty #skincareblog #skincarecommunity #abbeatthealgorithm #AjmerBeautyBlogger #flatlayphotography #flatlayoftheday #hightimehit #arretumzyahaz (at Ajmer) https://www.instagram.com/p/CErgv1WFFtS/?igshid=lt5kbxylybja

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❤️It's okay to not be okay. It's ok to not do anything at all but just breathe. We survived 6 months of global pandemic. So if you are feeling anxious it's ok to take a step back and focus on yourself. ❤️ . . . . . . . . . #shoppingalot2 #anikeexo #anispeak #breatheinbreatheout #motivation #itsoktobedifferent #lifequotes #itsokaynottobeokay #breatheout #nevergiveup #itsoktocry #depressionquoutes #ajmerblogger #depressionfighter #Albania #itsokaytotalk #breatheitin #AjmerBeautyBlogger #motivationalquotes #justbreathe #itsoktobegay #itsokaytonotbeokay #itsokay #itsok #keepgoing #smileitznewdayz (at Ajmer) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEozeZXFmIA/?igshid=2amwo1v92l01

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💙I wish we could see perfumes as well as smell them. I'm sure they will be very beautiful💙 . 💙I guess by now you all know how much I love perfumes. I have always been a floral perfume kinda girl, until I smelled vanilla and got hooked.💙 . 💙I have tried a few vanilla scents and while I haven't found the One yet, I did find some beautiful vanilla fragrances.💙 . 💙The one pictured is called New York Nights. It's an oriental Vanilla Fragrance that is rich, Creamy and seductive. The other one that quickly became my favourite is Rose vanilla💙 . 💙New York Nights: It's a beautiful warm vanilla fragrance. It has soft floral top notes which quickly give way to the rich scent of vanilla with hints of caramel. It's really beautiful and mesmerizing fragrance💙 . 💙Rose vanilla: As the name suggests it's a beautiful combination of Rose and vanilla scents. It's a bright, clear fragrance with hints of cedar in it. After a while It has an almost smoky scent mixed with rose and vanilla which makes is complex but oh so beautiful. It's definitely a pick me up kind of scent 💙 . 💙I apply it on the insides of my wrists, elbows and behind my ears to surround myself with it. It lasts the longest this way in my experience.💙 . 💙 Overall: I love how rich, sweet and beautiful these scents are. They are definitely my favourites from the lot.💙 . 💙P.s: The beautiful hands in the picture are my sister's. Who graciously let me disturb her to click this pic while she was working.💙 . #rosevanilla #perfumeoiladdict #perfumeoillovers #perfumeoils🌹 #attars #perfumeoil #shoppingalot2 #attar #anikeexo #anispeak #perfumeoils #AjmerBeautyBlogger #attarcollection #ajmerblogger #attarreview #indianattar #ittar #vocalforlocalindia #vocalforlocal2020 #vocalforlocal #bekarshoes (at Ajmer) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmbq2vlnwg/?igshid=1i81ju832ltnr

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💖Smell Good, feel GOOD💖 . 💖That's the current motto I'm living by. I wear Perfume even when I'm alone because they make me feel good. I'm always looking for a new scent and that led to me to discover these beautiful fragrances💖 . 💖@aafiyaperfumes French alternates. They have strong oud based scents as well as a great collection of French alternates which are basically like attar dupes of High end fragrances.💖 . 💖They come in classic roll on bottles. The packaging is simple and classy. The roll on applicator is smooth and easy to apply. The color of each perfume oil is different which makes it easy for me to identify them. The oils don't react on my skin💖 . 💖I have tried 5 different fragrances from them. Every single fragrance is rich and beautiful. Most of them last 8-10 hours on me easily. I usually use 3-4 applications of the roll on to achieve the desired results.💖 . 💖These fragrances envelope you in their warm embrace. The surround you and make their presence felt without being overwhelming. They don't have a great projectory so you won't be bothering others with your scents. Yet you will be able to smell it around you without sniffing for it. Everytime I moved my hands today I could feel the scent like a warm blanket around me💖 . 💖The varients I own are, Rose vanilla, New York nights, Candy, Tobacco vanilla and Black opium. All of them are beautiful warm scents. My favourites are Rose vanilla and New York Nights. I'll be talking about them in detail in another post. The price for 6ml varies according to the scent but usually falls between ₹300-₹400, atleast for the ones I have💖 . 💖 Overall- These are warm beautiful fragrances. The quality of the perfumes are amazing. I like the fact that this gives me the freedom to try a lot of high end fragrances without spending a lot. These might not be exact dupes but they smell pretty darn amazing.💖 . #perfumeoils🌹 #Albania #anispeak #attar #perfumeoils #indianattar #AjmerBeautyBlogger #ajmerblogger #perfumelove #perfumeaddict #perfumephoto #attars #attarcollection #perfumebottle #perfumelover #perfumemini #perfumecollector #perfumeoil #muddyzpuddle (at Ajmer) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEj1RLMFh03/?igshid=piq7hd6achdu

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