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“And besides, we lovers fear everything”
― Ovid, MetamorphosesSeonghwa is a former prince whose kingdom was annexed by the empire five years ago. During the fall of his kingdom, Seonghwa is taken prisoner and brought to the capital as a gladiator, forced to compete in the brutal games put on by the emperor. He becomes the most popular fighter. The people call him the hand of Mars, but his strength in battle is only fuelled by one thing: the wish to take revenge for his people, his country. When the young emperor makes him his private guard, Seonghwa sees an opportunity.
Behind the facade of the cruel emperor, however, lies a human being with a fear of intrigue and treason. Emperor Hongjoong hopes that Seonghwa’s protection will bring him something more than just safety.
What will Fortuna have in store for them?
A Matz AU set in a fictional version of the Roman Empire, ca. during the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
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07 Jun 2026
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A tracking spell goes completely wrong in Defence Against the Dark Arts, and somehow Harry ends up in another universe, eerily similar to his own except with one stark difference: he can, for some reason, smell everyone. And strongly.
He might have been able to handle it, if his partner in the class hadn’t been affected by the spell as well, and ended up right there with him.
He probably would have been able to. Except that his partner, of course, had to be Draco bloody Malfoy.
And he smells fantastic.
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26 Apr 2026
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“Besides,” he says, slowly dragging his claw down, down, down to just below Seonghwa’s navel. “Werewolf blood tastes like clear skies and moonlight.”
Seonghwa swallows as subtly as he can, holding his wine close to him. “Do you talk to many other vampires?”
“Are you jealous?” Hongjoong teases, pressing his claw in more.
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Seonghwa is a vampire who had pretty much given up on the idea of friendship. Other vampires aren't good company and no one else lives long enough to stick around. And then Hongjoong, a scrappy werewolf with too much time on his hands and a desire to get under Seonghwa's skin, pushes his way into the vampire's routine.
Right as Seonghwa is getting comfortable, Hongjoong has the bright idea that Seonghwa should bite him and fuck up their entire dynamic. Lovely!
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21 Apr 2026
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In a world where emotions don’t exist, Seonghwa thrives. He’s top of his class at Prestige Academy, destined to become great. When he’s one of the students taken by the Black Pirates, everything begins to unravel: his life, his beliefs, his own body, and the chip behind his ear that he thought was there to protect them.
He has a decision to make. Leave and return to his old life and forget about everything he heard, or stay with them, and decide whether there is any truth to what their leader, Kim Hongjoong, says.
Or, in a world that actively prohibits feelings, Hongjoong teaches Seonghwa what it means to feel everything.
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- Part 1 of tear it down and build it up again
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08 Apr 2026
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"I give you ease and rest now, my good man, that you may walk into paradise with your head held high and your conscience clear. For your peace, I offer my own soul in exchange. Amen."
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As a sin eater, Mingi is accustomed to bearing the mistakes and misgivings of others.
Until Yunho comes along and makes him consider, for once, what it would be to live simply for himself.
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06 Apr 2026