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    Evil spirits, vengeful spirits. At the time, he didn't yet have the words to explain what had happened to him –even though, without a frame of reference, he could still tell something was wrong– They formed when a ghost felt an awful injustice had befallen them, and few ghosts could claim to have been as wronged by everything as Edwin Payne.

    He just hoped the boy from the attic wouldn't put two and two together.

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    01 Jan 2026

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    Great one shor where Edwin hides that he’s a vengeful spirit for 35 years until it comes up and they have to *gasp* talk it out

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    Psychomanteum, noun. A dimly-lit room containing a comfortable chair and a mirror angled so that it reflects only darkness, intended to communicate with spirits of the dead.

     

    It is our privilege to welcome you back, one and all, for the Summer 2024 season at the London Athenaeum. As some of you will no doubt be aware, this past winter saw a spate of minor thefts, with one enterprising thief successfully removing a marble bust of the goddess Carpundia. We are pleased to report that the probate court proceedings are now complete, and all of the stolen artifacts have been returned to us. For safety reasons, we must now ask that all rosaries, japa mala, ojuzu, komboskini, misbaha and other similar prayer beads are left at the door and collected upon exit on account of one of our new acquisitions, a devil vitrified in a prism of glass, and the multiple recent incidents of attempted strangulation.

    We are proud to present a slate of all new exhibitions and events, including the crown jewel of this season: an exhibition on the 170 year history of the Athenaeum itself by acting head curator Edwin Payne. This is the distillation of an extraordinary life’s work, and one not to be missed.

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    18 Nov 2025

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    Lovely follow up fic where Edwin and the Athenaum get in trouble and absolutely no one knows what to do

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    29 Oct 2025

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    Awesome Star Trek AU series where Charles is hired to protect Edwin

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    “Not quite yet,” Charles snags Edwin by the elbow before he can round the corner. “I hate to do this, really do, but I have to check.” Edwin breaks eye contact at once. He no doubt knows exactly what Charles is about to ask. “Are you entirely sure that there won’t be any demons about?”

     

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    Edwin and Charles infiltrate a magical auction with one goal: to save a kidnapped infant from being sold off to the highest bidder.

    Things, predictably, do not go to plan.

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    25 Oct 2025

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    Charles and Edwin try to save a baby that has been stolen to be sold for auction, a demon from Edwin’s past show up too, things don’t go as planned... or well for that matter

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    “So, what do you study at HFA?” Before the other boy can answer, Charles puts a hand on his shoulder. “No, wait, let me guess.” He puts a finger on his lips to think. “You don’t look like a sporty chap. No offense. And you’re taking your A-levels a year early, which means you got some brains inside that head of yours. You read. Very old books.”

    “Sherlock Holmes is a classic!” Edwin looks offended.

    “So… You’re definitely in the Humanities.” Charles turns with a smile for approval. “Am I right?”

    “That is still sixteen different specialities.”

    “Yeah, and I don’t know them all, so you’re gonna have to tell me, now."

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    Or: Charles, Crystal and Niko are considered the inseparable bus crew. No one messes with them. When Edwin gets bullied in front of them, Charles takes it upon himself to include him into their group. What ensues is a true kind of friendship and the discovery of what love can help get through, all in the span of their last sixth form year.

    Featuring an (almost) independent trans Charles, an insecure Edwin, Jenny playing legal guardian, walking shelter dogs and being the teenagers that they are.

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    29 May 2025

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