PennilessOptimist
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A series of cute one-shots showcasing first kiss scenarios for different Stardew Valley characters (not necessarily canon to the heart events in-game).
Currently just the six bachelors + the wizard; more characters may be added in the future.
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"This is good," you say, "this is great, actually. Maybe we can do this again. If we can find the right sounds, maybe it could trigger more memories for you."
Grace tilts his head from side to side, pursing his lips as he considers it. "Maybe… but there's a lot of sounds we could be combing through."
"And we have a lot of time to kill on this ship," you reply.
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A small series of snippets that didn't quite fit into the other Ryland/Reader fic I wrote. Enjoy !!
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- Part 2 of Sweet Music
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Music: The Language of the Universe by PennilessOptimist
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026)
24 Apr 2026
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“If using instrument causes pain, why continue to use, question?”
“Hmm. That is a good question. Personally, if I didn’t have music I wouldn’t have much of a reason to live. I think, like anything good in life, a bit of pain is worth it.”
“Examples,” Rocky retorts, demanding more insight.
You tilt your head to the side as you think. It’s one of those unfortunate lapses in thought, where the mind fails to offer up any memories to support the statement. Finally, you turn to look at Grace, searching for his input. The scientist scratches his chin before saying, “liiiiike, eating a bowl of spicy noodles.” You snap your fingers, “exactly! The spice hurts, but the delicious meal is worth it. Or like scraping your knee so you can learn how to ride a bike. Or like-”
“Like Rocky loving Adrian, question?”
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A series of events from Project Hail Mary, told by the perspective of you: the mission's music-loving navigator.
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- Part 1 of Sweet Music
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Prescription Cuddles by PennilessOptimist
Fandoms: ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
26 Mar 2026
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“Since you can’t cuddle with me… can Crazy Diamond cuddle with me instead?”
Josuke peers at you out of the corner of his eye, skeptical. “You really need my attention that bad, huh?”
Clasping your hands together, you push the dramatics even further. “Nurse, if you don’t administer my prescribed dosage of cuddletime, I think I might die,” you gasp, theatrical and over-the-top.
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Your boyfriend Josuke has an important medical exam he needs to study for. Unfortunately, you're desperate for his attention. You sort out a different solution involving his stand, Crazy Diamond.
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Affairs of the Heart by PennilessOptimist
Fandoms: ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
12 Feb 2026
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Joseph’s arm snakes around your waist in a familiar, practiced manner. His fingers skirt beneath your coat, the fabric of his glove scratching against you. In a swift movement he reaches further down, grabbing a handful of your ass with a smirk.
You gasp, scandalized, “Mr. Joestar! That’s highly inappropriate.”
A beat of silence passes before you both burst out into laughter. In the privacy of this room you can each drop the act and stop pretending as if you’re nothing more than associates.
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You're an employee of the Speedwagon Foundation, and you've traveled halfway across the world in order to deliver a message to Mr. Joestar's group during their journey to Egypt. At least, that's why your boss sent you there. The fact that you and Joseph Joestar had been having a secret affair for months now was certainly a good motivator for you to go on the trip as well.
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A Hero's Duty by PennilessOptimist
Fandom The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom
06 Feb 2026
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Space Dust by GlorifiedRed
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
16 Apr 2026
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On the ground, just a few steps in front of you, was Grace, chest bare and heaving. His slightly tanned skin was tinted with red, beginning at his cheeks and running all the way down the curves of his body, the rest of his skin hidden behind the pants of his suit. You could see the sheen of sweat layering atop his skin from how it glistened in the light.
With each heave of his chest, his abs convulsed, almost as if the movement sent shockwaves across his body. His eyes were squeezed shut, mouth agape with each shuttered exhale, but the sudden piercing blue of his half-lidded eyes shook you out of your shock.
“Please,” he begged, peering up at you with tearful, pleading eyes. “I can’t…” he panted, “I can’t take it… much longer.”
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Grace gets infected with sex pollen and you're the only one who can help.
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Judgement | Forgiveness by hopeless_aromantic
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Main Video Game Series), Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Video Game)
03 Sep 2022
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You've calmed Dialga and Palkia, and you've collected all the plates. Volo, who has been traveling with you while you search, is ecstatic to finally have collected them all... but the final battle goes a little bit differently.
(What happens to Volo, after all of this? What happens to you?)Series
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It Could Have Been Anyone, But It Had To Be You by witchyopossum (Aspiring_TrashPanda)
Fandoms: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, Pocket Monsters: Scarlet & Violet | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Versions
04 Jan 2023
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The Pokemon League is hosting a masquerade for all Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, and Champions around the world. As the newest Champion of Paldea, you really don't want to go.
Your best friend drags you there, anyway.
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- Part 1 of Two Birds, One Stone
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You are coming home from a road trip, having spent hours in the car driving down the long, boring road. It's been a long time since you've seen a gas station and your car is getting low--but luckily, there seems to be a town coming up called Night Vale. Maybe you'll even be able to find a hotel there to stay the night--listening to the radio with this silly, confusing but endearing host named Cecil has been really soothing to you.
Maybe, when you figure out that there's no hotels that you can stay at, this very radio host offers to let you stay the night at his place.
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A Small Kindness by FanaticSnail
Fandoms: One Piece (Anime & Manga), One Piece (Live Action TV 2023)
01 Feb 2024
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A blue-haired man with a round red nose is down on his luck. He's lost everything, not a single berry to his name after being defeated again by the straw-hat crew. A small kindness from a stranger propels him to get back on his feet. How could he repay you? Surely you needed something in return.