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Relationships change over time. First impressions don't last forever. And sometimes that guy in your history class who seems so deadset on proving that he was better than you- knows more than you- can be the best thing that's ever happened to you
Freshman year had been going swell for Anya Forger. All was swell- except for the little prick that was in her history class. She didn't even know he was in her class until they were paired up for a group project together. He was arrogant, a know it all, and thought he was some scion of society. She was going to bring him back down to earth if it was the last thing she did. So why could she not stop riling him up?
Damian hated college. He hated every single one of his classes. He hated his roommates. But most of all, he hated Anya Forger. She was chaotic and bubbly and drank the sweetest coffee with way too much whipped cream. He couldn't wait until the project was over so she could be out of his life and no closer than six feet away. But why could he not let her go?
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"Some books you borrow. Some you keep. And some you can’t put down even when you should."
"It would be so easy to keep going. Too easy."
"Her thumb slid under the hem of Rumi’s hoodie, and the world stopped breathing."
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A librarian AU about heated glances, almost-too-long touches, and the slowest burn you’ve ever read.
Mira and Zoey work side-by-side in the city library. Then Rumi moves to town, spending more time among the stacks than anyone should — and suddenly, the air between all three of them starts to change.
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Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair.
The first time they met, those are not their names.
They wear different faces, live other lives, yet something older than time keeps dragging them together. Always. Again and again, they orbit each other. Destined to fall. As rivals, as strangers, as lovers, as ghosts. Yet, again and again, they are torn apart.
She chases her across centuries, through time and place. Ten, twenty, a hundred lifetimes. Each ending is the same. Always surrendering in some new way, always wondering: is this the last time? Is that really you?
Always, she will find her. Again. And again. And again.
Or: Wednesday Addams cannot seem to shake the visions that have begun to plague her. Instead of dark glimpses of the future, she is flung into strange depictions of other lives. The worst part, Enid seems to be the common thread.
A reincarnation AU.
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Bronze Koval is a librarian in the little town of Sugar Springs, Illinois. His family has higher hopes for him, but honestly? He's quite content with his life.
He has a nice apartment, an easy job, and a cute, dorky co-worker.
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Henry’s journey into building his library from its warehouse past, his future friendships, and his troubles, as told from his journal.
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- Part 4 of Adventures in Books and Coffee Grounds
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When Beomgyu’s manager insults his passion for music a few hours before the university showcase, he quits on the spot. The performance? A high. The next day’s tuition reminder? A crash. Scrambling for cash, he applies for two jobs - and meets someone who might just inspire his next love song.
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This blonde was having trouble with the books, Ren was sure. He didn't even need to ask.
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- Part 7 of Teri's Creative Life Series
- Part 4 of Small Businesses
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“Why did you pursue librarianship?” Viktor inquires, seemingly opening up. “Heimerdinger repeatedly emphasized that you were a brilliant scientist in the making during your studies. You could have been a professor or a researcher.”
Jayce looks at the floor and smiles crookedly in thought for a moment.
“I suppose I could have,” he begins. “Some people do it as a springboard for that. Or because they’re very detail-oriented, organized, whatever, and they like putting things in order. But I sort of fell in love with the concept of the library when I was studying. I love that it’s a place of possibility, for anyone.” He looks back up at Viktor, ears heating up for the third time today. It’s really getting embarrassing. But he is passionate about this, and he finds himself unable to stop talking.
“It’s the very principle of the institution, making knowledge and understanding accessible and digestible. Anyone can come to the library and learn something.” Jayce’s hands gesticulate firmly around him, stressing his words.
“And it’s up to librarians to continue cultivating that space. I want to do that. I want to bring knowledge to the world.”
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Y/N is a young, kind-hearted but insecure librarian who enjoys her regular everyday life despite her anxiety.
Jung Wooyoung is a bratty, flirty alt culinary student who is spending his summer vacations in a coastal town somewhere in Northern Italy.
A combination of casual encounters brings the two to get to know each other a little bit better... Y/N will finally live the summer of her dreams, and maybe even more.
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"So, what does straightening books imply?" Tommy asked, following Techno deeper into the library. Maybe it meant something a bit more exciting, like. Well like. Actually it was hard to imagine anything exciting that could lead to. Regardless, he was here to do it and do it well.
"It's not exactly a riddle Tommy. Just make sure all the books are lined up to the edge of the shelf." He stopped on the end of one of the shelves. Tommy wasn't actually paying attention, walking into the other. Techno glanced back at him, totally unfazed. Tommy apologized quietly, giving him a smile. The larger man just shook his head. He moved some the books so they obviously out of place. "You can start here in our fiction books. Right here. They can't be too pushed in or out into the isle"
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Tommy has 100 hours of court mandated community service. Will it be a stroll on easy street or will he be forced to make friends and learn actual life lessons.
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Librarian AU! Athena is a librarian. Trucy is a musician volunteering at the library. Extended meet-cute ensues.
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[Once Upon A Library] by boluobao
Fandoms: 陈情令 | The Untamed (TV), 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
01 Sep 2025
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A did another twitter random prompt generator and got "library au", so here it is
A modern college au songxiao, featuring beautiful libraries, random doses of Chinese history, stargazing, and an obsessive research hunt to learn the background of a set of ancient swords. Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy!
“I received these two swords recently, over winter break. The old man who gave them to me didn’t say much, just appeared one night and said he was the administrator for someone’s estate and I had received these swords as part of their will. Wouldn’t even tell me who it was or why it was left to me.”
“What do they look like?”
Song Zichen pulled his phone out and swiped through it before placing it down on the table. It was a photo of two swords next to each other, one black inlaid with bronze and gold details, the other snowy white and covered in silver frost-like patterns. Beautiful and ancient, a matched pair.
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"You know we close in five minutes, right?"
He looks at the older man's name tag.
R. Nash.
The librarian looks... kind. Kinder than he expected. He's probably not making his job any easier.
Buck nods.
"I'll be out by closing, sorry. I'd just really like to continue reading this right now?"
A soft smile, crow's feet deepening.
"Sure thing. I'll be back to get you if I don't see you at the front desk."
or, Buck falls asleep at the library.
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Every Time I Try To Run, You Put Your Curse All Over Me by Akira_36
Fandoms: 崩坏：星穹铁道 | Honkai: Star Rail (Video Game)
30 Aug 2025
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"The library will be closing soon.This is no time to stare around, it's time to pack up and leave."
Phainon continued to stare at the handsome man as he spoke. Phainon’s gaze fell on the name tag on his shirt.
“Mydeimos, Head Librarian”
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or,If there’s a chance in the next life, you should come visit my library
It’s a date, Mydeimos -
everything you do, it sends me higher than the moon by polyjollyroman
Fandoms: Sanders Sides (Web Series)
30 Aug 2025
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patton has lost his way in the library, and bookworm logan comes to his rescue! romance ensues!
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Eli Clark is a quiet, meticulous librarian who values to the people who care about the knowledge he helps preserve.
One afternoon, Luchino Diruse, a scholar working on a research on a native reptile species, walks into the library, looking for material.
Neither came looking for anything more, yet both find themselves returning for reasons beyond work.Series
- Part 1 of Eli x Luchino Library AU
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Stone is a librarian who recently went through a bad break up. He meets single dad Ivo Robotnik who recently got custody of his cousins, Maria and Shadow. What will come of these quick interactions and accidental trauma dump? Surely not matchmaking siblings, a new dad, and a baby!
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Two maladjusted library workers try to figure out their feelings, but neither wants to admit them.
Matthias is a library director and Florian is his assistant. Though Matthias is referred to by name, his personality takes inspiration from Philemon's Altar.- Language:
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Overdue by TheUnkindness
Fandoms: Teen Titans (Animated Series), Teen Titans - All Media Types
26 Aug 2025
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The Titans and villains aren’t always on good terms, but there are situations where they cast those aside and have a friendly competition instead of capturing the attention of a pretty librarian. Who, unbeknownst to them, is capable of rendering the Earth in ashes and brimstone.
Or AU where Raven is a part-time librarian and barista who didn’t join the Titans and already kicked Trigon’s ass, because she deserves to settle and live happily.
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Little things that made them fall for each other.
– a collection of extras from Every Little Thing .Series
- Part 2 of Eli x Luchino Library AU