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• Stabbing Stars Through My Back by I_defy_categorization

  Fandoms: The Amazing Digital Circus (Web Series)  

  • General Audiences
  • No Archive Warnings Apply
  • Gen
  • Complete Work

  24 May 2026

  Tags

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  • Jax & Pomni (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Jax (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Pomni (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Post-Episode: s01e05 Untitled (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Stargazing
  • the stargazing adventure was Jax's suggestion: the fic
  • Soft Jax (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Canon Compliant
  • Jax is Bad at Feelings (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • transfem Jax in the subtext but not obvious enough to tag imo
  • Mentioned Ragatha (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • like... a lot. she's there in the background of all of Jax's internal thoughts. their relationship is so fascinating
  • Beta-read
  • managing to get this one in before the finale drops
  • I just know in like a week everything here is going to be contradicted but idc
  • Pre-Relationship
  • but like... it could be interpreted either way if you want tbh I like them both ways
  • Unresolved Tension
  • Jax just can't give a straight answer about his emotions to save his life and Pomni wants to help
  • POV Jax (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Jax-centric (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Past Jax & Ribbit Friendship (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • but also he's really trying not to think about that
  • neither hurt nor comfort but a secret third thing

  Summary

  “You can stargaze any time you like it you know the right places,” Jax added, looking out into the distant stands on the other side of the stadium like there was something waiting out there for him.

  “And you know the right places?”

  “You're making it sound like a drug deal, Pom Pom,” he said with a smirk in return, and before she could make a comeback, he leaned in, “But sure. I know everything there is to know about this circus.”

  (Or, Jax and Pomni go on their own stargazing adventure after episode 5. Jax tries not to think about why this feels so wrong and so right at the same time)

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  English

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  1/1

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  Kudos:

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• Shelter From The Storm by I_defy_categorization

  Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast)  

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  • Gen, M/M
  • Complete Work

  02 Apr 2026

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  • Martin Blackwood/Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • Martin Blackwood
  • Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • Alternate Universe - Fae
  • Jonmartin Week 2026 (The Magnus Archives)
  • Pre-Relationship
  • in my mind at least
  • just not yet... on account of the fact that Martin doesn't know that the moth is a person(ish)
  • Moth Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • very angy moth to be precise
  • the Jon sass transcends form
  • Thunderstorms
  • Magic
  • Sweet
  • No beta we kayak like Tim
  • Light Angst
  • I suppose
  • Jonbinary
  • Idk it fits well in my head for this au

  Summary

  A windswept moth finds its way into Martin's cabin on a rainy day, and he just makes sure it'll be safe on its trip out into the world again. Jon, of course, is fuming at the delay in their evening plans, and feels absolutely no emotions at all when Martin picks them up.

  (Written for Jonmartin Week 2026, Day 2: Fae & Faeries /// Bands & The Mechanisms.)

  Language:

  English

  Words:

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  Chapters:

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• I Don't Want To Be Afraid (Of You) by I_defy_categorization

  Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast)  

  • General Audiences
  • No Archive Warnings Apply
  • M/M
  • Complete Work

  21 Feb 2026

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  • Martin Blackwood/Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • Martin Blackwood
  • Web Avatar Martin Blackwood
  • Beholding Avatar Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • Fluff
  • Fluff and Angst
  • Angst
  • Sleepy Cuddles
  • Morning Cuddles
  • spider phobia
  • Kind of...
  • I mean is it really a phobia if it is Very Justified and Reasonable fear
  • Exposure therapy
  • Yayyyyyyy
  • Overcoming trauma with the power of adorable boyfriend
  • Timeline? Lore? Context? Never seen them before in my life
  • Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist Loves Martin Blackwood
  • Always a good reminder~
  • Non-Sexual Intimacy
  • Asexual Jonathan "Jon" Sims | The Archivist
  • Forever relevant to me btw

  Summary

  Jon was warm.

  That was the first thought he had as he drifted slowly back into consciousness. Well, it wasn’t really a distinct thought, as then he was still half-asleep, but it was a vague feeling he was more than happy to drift in for a while longer.

  (That is, until the bubble pops, and he is swiftly thrust back into when he was eight years old again, watching someone disappear. But... maybe now it was different?)

  Language:

  English

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  Chapters:

  1/1

  Comments:

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  Kudos:

  52

  Bookmarks:

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• Your Bright Smile (Isn't For Me) by I_defy_categorization

  Fandoms: Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series  

  • Teen And Up Audiences
  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
  • M/M
  • Complete Work

  19 Feb 2026

  Tags

  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
  • Jimmy | Solidarity/Scott Major | Smajor1995
  • Scott Major | Smajor1995
  • Jimmy | Solidarity
  • characters mentioned briefly are:
  • Charles | Grian - Freeform
  • ZombieCleo - Freeform
  • Pearl | PearlescentMoon - Freeform
  • Pining
  • Only Winners Remember the 3rd Life | Last Life SMP Series
  • Post-Last Life SMP
  • Angst
  • Trauma
  • not THE main focus but oh boy is it there
  • The Watchers (Evolution SMP) Created the Life Series | 3rd Life SMP Series
  • technically not stated but we all know it's true
  • Flower Husbands...
  • but sad :(
  • Unrequited Love
  • Not Actually Unrequited Love
  • but Scott is not aware of that
  • Hurt No Comfort

  Summary

  His hand hesitates over the door handle. Scott shouldn’t have come here, he knows. All of it would be so much easier if he pushed him away. But somehow, he finds himself turning the handle anyway, opening the door to where he knows the very source of his heartache lies.

  Jimmy waits for him, like he always does, bright and welcoming. So, Scott puts on a smile and pretends he doesn't remember that they were in love: in another world.

  (Or, post last life, Scott remembers being married to Jimmy. Jimmy doesn't.)

  Language:

  English

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  1,689

  Chapters:

  1/1

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• I Love You (The Way I Know How) by I_defy_categorization

  Fandoms: The Magnus Archives (Podcast), Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie 2023)  

  • General Audiences
  • No Archive Warnings Apply
  • M/M, Multi
  • Complete Work

  24 Jan 2026

  Tags

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  • Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)/Michael Shelley/Michael "Mike" Crew/Michael | The Distortion (The Magnus Archives)/Michael Afton
  • Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's) & Michael Shelley & Michael "Mike" Crew & Michael | The Distortion (The Magnus Archives) & Michael Afton
  • Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)
  • Michael Shelley
  • Michael "Mike" Crew
  • Michael | The Distortion (The Magnus Archives)
  • Abby Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's Movies)
  • Vanessa Shelly (Five Nights at Freddy's Movies)
  • Crossovers & Fandom Fusions
  • Alternate Universe
  • the alt universe is "what if they were all happy and in a giant michael polycule?"
  • dont think about it too hard
  • also dont look at me
  • i had fun writing this and thats what matters
  • Anyways
  • Crack
  • Fluff and Crack
  • Fluff
  • Domestic Fluff
  • Polyamorous Character
  • Polyamory
  • But also
  • Queerplatonic Relationships
  • not discussed explicitely but eventually Mike will come out i prommy
  • he just needs some time to figure stuff out and thats okay
  • Aromantic Michael "Mike" Crew
  • Asexual Michael "Mike" Crew
  • idk who said that first but i stole it hes mine now
  • Asexual Mike Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)
  • also idk what is going on with Vanessa
  • i love schmelly but in this house she supports her brother and friend
  • slight headcanon idea that she is on the aro spectrum so
  • yeah i hit everyone with the aspec beam you cant stop me
  • Implied Sexual Content
  • like one sentence hand-wave mention bc i am not bold enough to do more than that

  Summary

  There was a conversation Mike needed to have with the rest of his polycule, and he didn’t know how in the world to bring it up.

  (Or, Mike knows that he's aroace and isn't sure how to discuss this with his partners. Until he realizes he doesn't need to explain anything until he's ready. They respect his boundaries either way.)

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  English

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  Comments:

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  Kudos:

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