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In the scorching heat of Iraq, Private Matt Ocre and Sergeant Burton forge a bond deeper than duty in the crucible of war. What begins as a charged exchange of combat boots evolves into something neither man expected—a love that defies military protocol and challenges everything they thought they knew about themselves.
Ocre, anxious and uncertain of his worth as a soldier, finds strength in Burton's steady presence. Burton, who has always prided himself on emotional control, discovers that surrendering to love makes him stronger, not weaker. Under the watchful protection of Staff Sergeant Harper, who recognizes their connection from his own wartime loss, both men navigate the dangerous territory between shame and acceptance, between the safety of denial and the terrifying freedom of authenticity.
Through shared gear that carries the scent of sweat and sacrifice, stolen moments of intimacy, and the primal instinct to protect what's theirs, they learn that true courage isn't just facing the enemy—it's facing the truth about who you are and who you love, even when that truth could destroy everything you've built.
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The inevitable part of every break-up is that your friends tend to pick sides. Brad hadn't even wanted all of those idiots to pick him, and that's not even the worst part.
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27 Aug 2025
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"That," he says, "is how you know it was close." - Sebastian Junger, War
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- Part 1 of Fidelity
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19 Aug 2025
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When Merlin comes to restore his magic in the Crystal Cave after the Gean Canach took it from him, he receives something else too: a second chance.
Back in time, the young warlock is torn between wanting to fulfil the prophecy or forgetting about destiny all together to just live his life. Whatever he chooses for, there are many things changing, old friendships strengthening and new relationships forming.
Or…
Everything I wish happened in the show instead.
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- Part 1 of Onwards and Beyond
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03 Jan 2025
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January seventh. Seven days since the start of 2015, and seven days since his father’s death.
The bastard, he thinks bitterly. The past year Derek Hale had made it blatantly obvious that he hated his scrawny guts, taking every given opportunity to shove him up against a wall, growl threats in his ears and roll his eyes whenever he stepped into the room, muttering some snide comment about how spastic or idiotic he was.
So why did he fucking volunteer to take him in?
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26 Dec 2024
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"I'm sorry." Bellamy says. The apology sounds like it hurt to say and that it may have damaged his vocal chords on the way up. John tries not to stare and fails spectacularly.
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08 Sep 2021