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The Greatest Act of Optimism by Acewithapaintbrush
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
30 Apr 2026
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The Eridian thrills a high sound that doesn’t get picked up by the translator which means that it has no clear meaning. Like when a human gasps or sucks in a deep breath. It actually sounds a little like that. When they notice that I’m staring straight at them they scramble back into their hiding spot and hold very still.
A child, I realize with a start.
That’s a child!
“Hey,” I call and the kid squeaks again. I was about to get to my feet but abort the movement and crawl closer on my hands and knees until I'm inches away from the xenonite wall. I wait and it takes me much too long to realize that they don’t have to peek around the corner to see if I’m still there.
“Hey there,” I try again, my voice low and calm. It’s my teacher voice, the one I use for shy and scared students.
Used.
The fact that I haven’t had to use it for years and it still comes to me automatically almost knocks the air out of my lungs but this is not about me, it’s about making sure the little pebble doesn’t die of fright from the scary alien. “Hi, I’m Grace. It’s alright, you don’t have to be scared.”
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How Grace finally gets back into a classroom, where he belongsSeries
- Part 1 of Teacher Grace's Extraordinary Curriculum
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Executor by Goodluckdetective
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
09 Apr 2026
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8 months after Grace and Rocky arrive on Erid, Adrian and Grace have an important talk. Without Rocky.
That’s on purpose.
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15 Jun 2026
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Five Times Holly Thought Jessica Was Crazy (And One Time She Didn't) by cookie_full_of_arsenic
Fandoms: The Nice Guys (2016)
25 Mar 2018
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Jessica has a theory about Holly's dad and Mr Healy. Holly is not convinced. Until she is.
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14 Jun 2026
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Holland kisses him then, a familiar smile planted against his mouth warm and lingering, and Jackson Healy doesn’t know if he's the kind of man who deserves something like this but god damn if he doesn’t need it.
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14 Jun 2026
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“I can help you,” Lars repeats. “I can take you home, and I can help you.”
Driver’s face splits into a wide and beautiful smile.
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13 Jun 2026