Fic Masterpost

I figured it's about time I did this. I mean they're all on AO3, but I figured having a Tumblr masterpost might put things in perspective as regards how much I've actually written lmao. Here we go.

Disclaimer: I mean, my writing is pretty mediocre, but I honestly find that the fandom space had to be filled out somewhat, so I started writing fic.

Update 1/6/26 oh no, gay hockey got me too. updating my master list as usual

Hollanov

The Clarity of Gravity

So basically this is a 2-part series exploring the little brains of Shane and Ilya because... I don't know, just felt like writing it lmaoo but no seriously, this is all basically character exploration and dynamics exploration just because I was bored over the holiday break.

2. but I'm not a soldier

EarthMix

This is the pairing I've begun writing fic for again, so I have the most fics for EM.

Now unlocked. I don't think Joong is looking around for fic anymore, and certainly not on Tumblr. There are tons of unlocked fic in the tag, too, so there 'ya go!

The Stars, Our Witness 'Verse

The universe that started it all, partly as a way to archive EM activity before I became a fan, and partly as a way to stave off my delulu.

2. supernova

3. of longing and loudness

4. Beneath the Sunrise (in progress)

General EarthMix fic

Mostly one-shots written as a reaction to a post, among other things.

PhuTian

Ah, ATOTS. Why do I love you so? Of course I'd write ATOTS fic.

JimWen

10/31: So I just wrote this today woohoo!

OngsaSun

The first half of 23.5 excited me so elfin much that I'd write little tiny Ongsa character-explorations in between episodes. Here are the two I'd actually published.

yup gay hockey got me too

guess it's time to update my fic masterlist lmaoo

anyway let me cry into the ether of this follower-less account about how I want to write fic and read fic, em or PhuTian or effin’ JackDean even, but I’ve been scared away (and presumably all the other authors have been scared away) by the recent fandom purity purge

It’s prolly shallow but it’s actually so depressing to know how in the name of “protection,” creators’ muses and drives and courage have all been killed

I didn’t want to quit writing fanfics yo, but the DMs have left me with little choice for my mental health. Even as I say this it’s just so depressing because I still have a lot to write, dammit.

man I wish tumblr was back because BL stan twitter is so fucking toxic. I don’t want to quit fandom and yet…

Mayhaps it’s time to get my tumblr active again because Twitter is a cesspool of idiots arguing about shipping, of all things, and turning it into moral issues and alleging that the ~le gasp ghostships~ are slander unto these ADULT MEN ACTORS who can most certainly handle themselves.

Ayooo Tumblr!!!!! Posting my EarthMix in Hong Kong photos here because EarthMix are GLORIOUS and they’re everything

Ossan’s Love Thailand is a series for the tired millennial (part 1)

I often go on Reddit to view what people think about OLTH and, while there are the accolades to Earth’s acting (deserved, imo) and the cries of “this series is so underrated” (an opinion I also share), there’s a subset of people who find it… boring and filler-y.

So I’m trying to think about why that could be, because I don’t necessarily think those opinions come from a place of hate and could be valid criticism. And yet I don’t share that opinion and I’ve wondered why I’ve been loving this show so much. I’m tuned in like a hawk every week.

That’s when it dawned on me: OLTH is a slice of life sitcom.

So I was blabbing my incoherent thoughts on Twitter (it’s only a plus that blabbing helps the hashtag) here: https://x.com/expensivegherl/status/1896777150222725411?s=46

…and now that my thoughts are more cohesive, here’s why I find the series so relatable.

Heng is a representation of the burned-out optimist.

I think most fans/watchers got MAJOR WHIPLASH when comparing probie!Heng to present Heng. Lots of tweets were saying, “what happened to him?”

Sure, this Heng could be just the idealized version in Mo’s flashback, but he certainly looked more polished than he does now, which is this:

Eight years have lapsed in between his probation period and his current job as property consultant at Okaeri Real Estate. Heck, he isn’t even mid-management like Ten is. And yet, because he’s comfortable enough funding his hobbies, his VR, and his Mr. Saturnworld collection, he doesn’t think it worth it to move up (even if in his head, he DOES want to, as seen in his dream sequence in Episode 1).

The thing is… this is all so familiar, because heck, I’m facing this right now. Mom’s asking me why I can’t buy a house yet, or get married or have kids.

We’re just raised in different times.

How many times have Millennials been chastised by the boomers and Gen X for not attaining society’s standard of success? Remember how news sites would critique spending our money on avocado toasts and expensive coffee, instead of buying a home and raising a family?

I’m not making this up! Remember these articles?

Which brings me to…

Mr. Saturnworld is every Millennial’s hobby, ever.

Millennials love their hobbies. Heck, this abandoned site is proof eternal of how we are when we get our hands on hobbies. Coffee brewing (and the gear that comes with it). Pokémon card collecting. BL merch collections.

The New York Times call it “life-improvement splurges” for personal growth:

…I call it escapism.

We were thrown into college/the workforce post- ‘08 recession. Thrown into a reality where home ownership is becoming increasingly unattainable. Where salary increases don’t match inflation. Where company loyalty isn’t rewarded with set-for-life benefits. Climate change. We’re replaceable.

And so when Heng spends his money on Mr. Saturnworld, it’s because Mr. Saturnworld is attainable when a house isn’t. And it’s enough of a comfort to confront the next day, and the next (else we all go crazy).

Anyway, I want more Saturnworld merch.

With our mundane 9-to-5, we only ever remember the shenanigans of the week.

I think the difference between filler episodes and “shenanigans of the week” is that the latter serves the sitcom/slice of life format, while filler episodes help “fill” downtime outside of the main plot.

The thing is, filler episodes serve characterization in a plot-driven story/series/format, but sitcoms and slice of life series are NOT plot driven. They’re character driven.

We shouldn’t expect an overarching plot of how Heng gets his man in OLTH, because Heng getting his man is only secondary to Heng (and all the other characters) navigating their messy-ass lives.

And so, because OLTH is character-driven story, the “shenanigans of the week” allows us to see how Heng, Mo, and Kongdech (principally) navigate the curveballs.

Who remembers what they’re doing in their 9-5? I don’t. I only ever remember my weird clients, my using sick leaves for vacation getaways, and who got drunk in an office outing.

And office gossip, of course.

So yes, “haunted house” and “outing episode” might seem filler-y, but that’s only if you expect the series to be principally a BL romance with comedic elements.

OLTH isn’t that, though. It’s straight up a slice of life comedy with romantic elements… and some people might not like that. That’s okay.

But there are those of us really tired millennials who want to tune out and laugh along with people we could relate to.

There’s more I have to say about this, but my lunch break is over, and I have work to do. If I’m minded, I might just do a Part 2.

But in conclusion: OLTH is made for me! And I’m so happy I get to tune in and watch this show every week. The only shame is we’ve only got 3 episodes left sigh.

new heng/momo fic

So a while back, during the 1M pilot trailer views milestone, I promised I'll be writing fics prompted over on my Twitter thread for a fic-a-thon thing.

Here's my first response!

Now, I know it's weird to write fic for something that doesn't yet exist, but I'm drawing a little bit from the original JP and a little bit from the pilot trailer. Of course, it would be OOC once the show airs and we see how different the portrayal could be, but... Here you go.

on the practicality of things Rating: T Pairing: Heng/Momo Summary: In his apartment, there is one bed.

Mo didn’t bother asking his broker for a new room. It was practical. At least, that’s what he told himself. Notes: Written for sunyeomi @ twitter's prompt: im not sure how this works 😭😭 but i bring a prompt of hengmo being exes that are forced to share an apartment