narratively_doomed



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  1. Rec 26

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    A battle with a villain reminds Ben of everything he wants but can't have.

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    31 Aug 2025

  2. Rec 4

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    With Vander fallen under Silco's thumb, you're the last line of defense against his complete control of the Undercity, and nothing can shake your resolve.
    At least... that's what you thought.
    But *goddamn*, you're lonely.
    And if giving in to a crime lord is the thing that fixes that...
    Well. You've never been particularly principled, anyway.

    Exists mostly because I saw the Vander/Silco dynamic in The promises we made by RavenXavier and went "Can I get in on that?" and did NOT wait for an answer

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    29 Aug 2025

  3. Rec 27

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    Johnny had been dealing with conflicting feelings for Ben Grimm for a long while, but when he sports a new beard (at Johnny's suggestion), Johnny can hardly contain himself. Months of pent-up attraction and shame come to a head, which leaves Johnny more confused and terrified than ever about his not-so-straight sexuality.

    Thankfully, Sue knows exactly what to say to support him, and Ben may not be quite as out of Johnny's league as he thinks.

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  4. Rec 17

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    Ben gently lowers him on the bed and moves to leave. Johnny makes a mortifying sound and shoots an arm out to hold him in place.

    “Johnny,” Ben whispers. “I’m gonna go get Reed, ok?”

    “Nooo…” Johnny whines. Even if it wouldn’t be absolutely mortifying for Reed to see him this way, he thinks he might die if Ben’s warmed-up skin doesn’t stay pressed to his neck.

    “He’ll make you feel better,” Ben insists.”

    “You feel better,” Johnny whispers. Ben stiffens then relaxes in his grasp.

    “Alright,” Ben sighs out. Johnny feels Ben’s weight settle next to him in bed. He sighs in contentment as Ben’s large hand settles gingerly onto his aching head. The combined pressure and heat is starting to ease the pounding. “But we’re getting you some painkillers first thing in the morning.”

    “You’re not my dad,” Johnny mumbles. He falls asleep to the rumble of Ben’s gentle chuckles.

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    Or, a study in Johnny and Ben's queerplatonic relationship

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  5. Rec 8

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    Johnny Storm loves space. Johnny Storm loves women. Johnny Storm is discovering that he also loves men

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    20 Aug 2025