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And really, wasn't that the crux of the problem.
Wasn't that the reason that when Nicte had waltzed in, acting as if she knew Sarah so well, so much better and more intimately than Tally, Tally had seen red. Tally had let her childish, unfounded jealousy rise up and consume her whole, exploding into a tirade which demanded so much more than Sarah was willing to give, and in doing so, laying her treacherous heart out for the world to see. -
These Old Customs are Nothing Without You by asp3en
Fandoms: Motherland: Fort Salem (TV)
19 Sep 2023
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When Petra suggested Sarah take part in the Reel this year, she was shocked. Despite softening to Sarah, mutual understanding growing between them based on the hardships and pressures of leading the Army, Petra's allegiance was firmly in Tally's court when it came to their relationship. Tally was like a daughter to the older Bellweather, so the suggestion that Sarah and Tally should show the Army the strength of their union by partaking in the festivities, shocked her. But then again, Petra was all about appearances, and what better rousing propaganda was there than Sarah Alder and Tally Craven?
The twice-resurrected former General, and the cadet who brought her down and rose to be a Steward of The First Song who found love at the end of the war.
Really, Sarah couldn't have written it better herself.
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In Abandoned Gardens, the Wildest Flowers Bloom by asp3en
Fandoms: Motherland: Fort Salem (TV)
19 Sep 2023
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Tally Marie Craven has been called many things.
Kind. Loving. Compassionate.
Naive. Foolish. Impulsive.
Brave. Heroic. Selfless.
A soldier. A sister. A Goddess.
But what many don't realise about Tally Marie Craven is running through all of these things is one common truth.
Tally Marie Craven is afraid of being left behind. And she's afraid it would be all her own doing.
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The Box Inside My Mind Where I Keep You Safe by asp3en
Fandoms: Motherland: Fort Salem (TV)
27 Aug 2023
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Tally Craven has always always had a complicated relationship with Sarah Alder; from a hero on a pedestal who her mother despised through the Biddy bond and beyond. But for each turn of events in their journey, Tally has never allowed herself the time to breathe and evaluate what each meant. Instead, she prefers to shove them deep in a place in her mind, with the constantly repeated promise that she will deal with it later.
Now, with the promise of the First Song and all it may hold, it seems that later may be coming sooner than she's ready for.Multi chapter fiction starting at the end of S3.
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On these holiest of days, my heart beats for you, breaks for you by asp3en for ashleykay924
Fandoms: Motherland: Fort Salem (TV)
04 May 2023
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It seemed deeply unfair that Petra got to have the good times, while all Alder had was…nothing. Nothing, because unlike Petra, or Abs, or Raelle and Scylla or even fucking Nicte (she didn’t hate Nicte either, she had to remind herself, it was once again just the vast injustice of it all) Alder was dead. Gone. A presence so vast and all-consuming just gone, blown into the wind like a dandelion which had been blown by a child, leaving a huge gaping void in Tally’s life which was showing no signs of healing any time soon.
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In Lisa Swain’s world, happiness has always been a debt. If you feel good, you are about to pay for it. If you love someone, you have handed them the weapon they will use to gut you.
When Lisa realises she's falling in love with Carla Connor, she brings more than just "baggage". She brings a set of rules - a psychological ledger of punishments, transactions, and "armour" designed to survive a wife who treated her like property.
Carla wants to offer her a home. Lisa is just waiting for the punishment to begin.
This story takes place in the universe where Becky is dead, prior to Carla & Lisa getting engaged and buying number 6.
Warning: This story contains a raw and graphic exploration of the long-term psychological and physical effects of domestic abuse. It includes depictions of past marital rape, emotional coercion, gaslighting, and scenes of self-punishment/distress. It is a story about the agonizing, non-linear process of unlearning terror. Please prioritize your mental health before reading.
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03 Jun 2026
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Lisa and Carla grow closer as they explore new sides of their connection.
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A heavy sigh.
Almost sounds like defeat but they both know better.
Carla doesn’t give up easily, she gets what she wants and right now (well all the time really if she’s honest) she wants her tiny, stubborn blonde detective to give her attention, cure her boredom.
Put the bloody book down.
The book that is currently her competition in this little game.
Pfft as if the book stands a chance.
She’s Carla bloody Connor.
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02 Feb 2026
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“So, you want one then?” Lisa asks, proffering the bag she’s had stashed under the table, "I was hiding them from Ryan and Betsy."
“Nah, wouldn’t want to deprive you, we both know how much that pretty mouth likes to be kept occupied,” Carla hums, running her thumb over Lisa’s bottom lip before pressing the candy cane back between them.
Lisa cocks her head, eyelashes fluttering as she stares up at her. “Yeah?” She says breathily, not missing a beat, “I can think of plenty of other ways you could keep it occupied.”
(Or: It's Carla's first day back at work after christmas, and Lisa's feeling especially needy.)
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04 Jan 2026