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“Traditionally, a stag party involved a banquet and toasts to the groom. Over the years, they devolved into debauchery, allegedly a celebration of one’s last night of freedom.”
Noctis wrinkles his nose. “Last night of freedom? Sounds more like prison than marriage.”
“A barbaric notion, isn’t it?”
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Gladio, Prompto, and Ignis throw Noctis a surprise bachelor party in Altissia.
Amid their drunken shenanigans, they share a heart-to-heart.
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Perfect by HardNoctLife, SoldierThirstClass (HardNoctLife)
Fandoms: Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII (Video Game 1997), Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth (Video Games 2020-2024)
25 Jun 2025
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Cloud plans the perfect proposal in Costa del Sol—it doesn't go as planned.
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Dion Lesage, the overlooked prince of Sanbreque, endures a childhood of neglect and cruelty, his worth acknowledged only due to his status as Bahamut’s Dominant. During the Remembrance Ceremony, he forms an unexpected bond with Joshua and Clive Rosfield, two noble brothers who offer him friendship he’s never known. This newfound connection fuels Dion’s determination to rise above his station, strengthening his intellect and political acumen in service of his kingdom. However, tragedy strikes when Joshua is accused of destroying his homeland, leaving Dion grief-stricken and consumed by his Eikon’s power. With his faith shattered and his path set, Dion resolves to prove his worth not as a prince, but as a warrior—determined to forge his own destiny as a dragoon of Sanbreque.
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Reclamation by SoldierThirstClass (HardNoctLife)
Fandoms: Compilation of Final Fantasy VII
17 Nov 2023
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Post-Advent Children, Tifa feels the need to clear her head after the second defeat of Sephiroth. During a hike on Mt. Nibel, she reflects on her personal growth and faces her fears.
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“Forgive my rudeness,” Terence blurts, interrupting her reverie. “But what is your relationship to the Phoenix exactly?” Jote stares. “A servant? A friend? Or perhaps,” he clears his throat, “something more?”
“Oh.” In that moment, she realizes who—what—Terence is to Prince Dion. She sees it in his eyes, plain as the daylight streaming through the windows. Dumbfounded, her words tangle on her tongue. “I’m merely—that is to say—”
Birds of a feather flock together.
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A story in which Dion, Joshua, Terence, and Jote all come to startling realizations about who they love, and what they're willing to do to keep them close.
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The Lan Sect was known for their poise, their intellect, their elegance and refinement, their perfect self-control, their thousands of rules. What they were not known for, was what that self-control was meant to hold back.
It was known that the Lan loved but once, it was not known how strongly the Lan loved.
When a love confession in the middle of battle is turned into a politicly expedient arranged marriage, it became Lan Xichen's duty to keep that secret contained, and ensure his brother did not dishonor his intended before the wedding. Lan Xichen has handled battle, hardship, loss, and war. He is sure that he, too, can handle keeping Wangji out of Wei Wuxian's robes for a matter of months.
Mostly sure, anyway.
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01 Jul 2026
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That Can Be Arranged by kianspo
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
25 Dec 2025
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"You're selling me for money? Your own child?"
A modern arranged marriage AU. Xie Lian's family's business is on the verge of failing. Hua Cheng has money and a horrible reputation. A match made in heaven? Well, it's certainly been made somewhere... Are reluctant marriage partners the next power couple or a train wreck waiting to happen? Spoiler: they're Hualian, so likely both?
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18 May 2026
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Red Robes for the Wedding by zarasu
Fandoms: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tian Guan Ci Fu | Heaven Official's Blessing - Moxiang Tongxiu
14 Apr 2022
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Finally, the girl stopped sobbing for long enough to speak: "My father made a bet with the Ghost King and lost. Now I have to marry Hua Chengzhu!"
"I will take your place." Xie Lian winced as soon as the words left his mouth.
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The regulars at the Gambler's Den are used to seeing men try to marry their daughters off to Hua Chengzhu. No one expects him to one day agree.
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06 May 2026
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Robert receives a distress call on the dispatch line that has him driving across the city late at night. He finds out something about Herman that permanently alters the parameters of their work relationship.
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A deep dive into the psychological balm of BDSM.
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11 Mar 2026
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a gilded leash by applecrumbledore
Fandoms: 龍が如く | Ryuu ga Gotoku | Yakuza (Video Games)
24 Jul 2019
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On one hand, Kiryu was a fucking sight. Okinawa agreed with him and he looked tan and thick and happy.
On the other hand, he was wearing a floral print shirt and khakis.
These two thoughts warred for dominance in Majima as Kiryu stopped at the edge of the porch and squinted at him.
Kiryu said, “I’ve never seen you wearing a shirt.”
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28 Feb 2026