Thank you!LadyLackless wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:44 pmSorry that you find this place too intense!Susanisnotafish wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:04 am I hope this adds something to this sub forum from another perspective. I have been on a break from Idb for a while both to avoid II spoilers and bc I get overwhelmed by the intensity of this place. I decided to pop back in and get some fic recs and I find this! I was interested both bc of the usual high quality discussion and as a fan of Ashley. But I didn’t get any fic recs and I found out things here are still pretty intense for me. Glad this place exists, but also I can’t let myself get in too deep.
If it helps, this is the thread where we scream about ongoing fic / WIPs that we are loving. There is a separate thread which is purely fic recs: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=62&start=700
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@susanisnotafish I totally get what you’re saying and it’s fine to take a break from websites that you usually turn to relax if they’re getting a bit intense, but I would also say don’t give up on this forum completely because most the time (at least from what I’ve seen in my few months of lurkdom) it really is just people having a friendly chat about their fave fics. However I think in this case, given the gravity of the situation and the fact it was sort of kind of accidentally sparked by this forum, it was definitely a very important and necessary discussion to have.
If you’re still looking for fic recs, here are mine (some have already been recommended a few times but might have got buried a few pages back):
If you’re still looking for fic recs, here are mine (some have already been recommended a few times but might have got buried a few pages back):
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So... The latest chapter of Teenagers had me
Drunk confessions? Sharing secrets? Sleepy cuddles? Yes, yes and yes. I was a little scared of how Phil would take it when he found out about Evie, but it turned out well. Now I just hope Dan has the guts to break up with her as soon and friendly as possible.
Drunk confessions? Sharing secrets? Sleepy cuddles? Yes, yes and yes. I was a little scared of how Phil would take it when he found out about Evie, but it turned out well. Now I just hope Dan has the guts to break up with her as soon and friendly as possible.
That new chapter just left me with such a big smile on my face. I love these two boys and drunk phil was such a cute delight. I can't wait to see if things will change once evie comes back from holiday. I know dan said nothing would change but that's easier to say when she's not actually there.
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So many memories of being drunk on Malibu as a teenager! (Although pineapple juice is the superior mixer for Malibu, Dan, get it right... )kavat wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:57 pm So... The latest chapter of Teenagers had me
Drunk confessions? Sharing secrets? Sleepy cuddles? Yes, yes and yes. I was a little scared of how Phil would take it when he found out about Evie, but it turned out well. Now I just hope Dan has the guts to break up with her as soon and friendly as possible.
re: Evie, I’m torn, because I want Dan and Phil to get together and explore their newfound feelings asap but I don’t want Dan to be an asshole to her. This is the slow burn I signed up for!
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i wanted to write about the latest chapter because, even if all the previous chapters were amazing, this one made me very emotional and, OH MY GOD, so. many. feels.kavat wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:57 pm So... The latest chapter of Teenagers had me
Drunk confessions? Sharing secrets? Sleepy cuddles? Yes, yes and yes. I was a little scared of how Phil would take it when he found out about Evie, but it turned out well. Now I just hope Dan has the guts to break up with her as soon and friendly as possible.
but you sum up my thoughts
so yeah i loved the ongoing trust about the drinking part and just, the general atmosphere and the acknowledgment that, 'yeah, something could happen', almost the feeling of 'yeah something will happen' and this is something i love so much in fics. when they're in dan's room, as a reader, it's like a heavy rock is lifted from my chest.
so yeah i loved this chapter.
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Hi just here to yell again about “In The Darkness With You” and “Teenagers”. I’m loving both so much, two completely different stories but they’re emotionally feeding me so well.
Ablissa’s fic is amazing, and the very gradual opening up is such a nice feeling, its so well paced and I can’t wait to see what comes next. I also find a strange attachment to the way each chapter is titled, its a small detail but it feels very integral to the story.
Wavey and Dizzy’s fic is the sweetest of things, I’m all here for going back to the teenage years with all the emotional turmoil and internal conflict, but its easy to lose yourself in the “first love” themes of the story, all those sweet cuddles they convince each other are meaningless. Wow I’m loving it.
I’m holding out until they’re finished to discuss details about both fics because my current emotions are a mess
Ablissa’s fic is amazing, and the very gradual opening up is such a nice feeling, its so well paced and I can’t wait to see what comes next. I also find a strange attachment to the way each chapter is titled, its a small detail but it feels very integral to the story.
Wavey and Dizzy’s fic is the sweetest of things, I’m all here for going back to the teenage years with all the emotional turmoil and internal conflict, but its easy to lose yourself in the “first love” themes of the story, all those sweet cuddles they convince each other are meaningless. Wow I’m loving it.
I’m holding out until they’re finished to discuss details about both fics because my current emotions are a mess
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i need to yell about teenagers too! after this messy day this chapter was a blessed moment. it's so cute and real and full of real emotions and every single sentence is amazing. also i've been waiting for so long for a brilliant high school au and this is it! i genuinely cant wait for the rest of the fic!
(i also can't wait for "in the darkness with you" to be over because i want to read it in one go during my next holidays/down time, i haven't read a single word yet but i know i already love it so much)
(i also can't wait for "in the darkness with you" to be over because i want to read it in one go during my next holidays/down time, i haven't read a single word yet but i know i already love it so much)
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I'm so excited about In the darkness right now. I can feel Dan starting to soften but he's still so hesitant. I really want to know what his deal is, is it just general low self esteem/depression or did something happen? When will he realize he's worthy of love? Soon I hope, because man I just want to punch him sometimes
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Same to all of that!! I want to smack both of their heads together because they're blind fools, but I also know that there has to be something going on with Dan and I'm so damn intrigued by it. I don't think I can wait until Thursday to hear what he's going to say to Phil's question (though I have a strong feeling it'll be yes :p). Also, I'm still stuck on the scene where they hold hands in chapter 11. It's just so fucking romantic, even though it's got that hint of sadness to it because of the ~rules, and I cannot get it out of my head.kavat wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:02 am I'm so excited about In the darkness right now. I can feel Dan starting to soften but he's still so hesitant. I really want to know what his deal is, is it just general low self esteem/depression or did something happen? When will he realize he's worthy of love? Soon I hope, because man I just want to punch him sometimes
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God yes, the hand holding made my heart ache. They obviously don't want to follow these stupid rules, can they just stop making it harder for themselves!obsessivelymoody wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:32 amSame to all of that!! I want to smack both of their heads together because they're blind fools, but I also know that there has to be something going on with Dan and I'm so damn intrigued by it. I don't think I can wait until Thursday to hear what he's going to say to Phil's question (though I have a strong feeling it'll be yes :p). Also, I'm still stuck on the scene where they hold hands in chapter 11. It's just so fucking romantic, even though it's got that hint of sadness to it because of the ~rules, and I cannot get it out of my head.kavat wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:02 am I'm so excited about In the darkness right now. I can feel Dan starting to soften but he's still so hesitant. I really want to know what his deal is, is it just general low self esteem/depression or did something happen? When will he realize he's worthy of love? Soon I hope, because man I just want to punch him sometimes
I also want to shout out Martyn, he's brilliant in this fic and any chapter with him and the girls is my fave.
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In the darkness!deppy are idiots and don't know what's best for them and so so blind it's infuriating! Stop being so damn emotionally unavailable, Dan Howell! And Phil just needs to take a moment and listen to his heart (and Martyn)!
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Just here to flail about Teenagers, don’t mind me...
On that note, OHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYY GODDDDDDDasjjdfjkfkf
On that note, OHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYY GODDDDDDDasjjdfjkfkf
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I’m so glad that Mandy and Sarah took enough pity on us that this amazing update wasn’t on a Friday. I love the progress we’re making, though my heart does ache for Dan and his confusion.
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omg the next chapter is gonna be...; guhjokplm;ùfe
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I know there is talk of watch parties for dnp videos in the main thread but I get the distinct sense that we’re all having unofficial “teenagers” new chapter drop parties every mon/wed/fri
I’ve definitely timed my lunch break to try and coincide with new chapters (mainly so I don’t have to hide in the toilet to read it)
I’ve definitely timed my lunch break to try and coincide with new chapters (mainly so I don’t have to hide in the toilet to read it)
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Oh, my heart!
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That's all I got for 'teenagers'. That's just me right now. They're cute and I'm dying. I literally had to put my phone down to yell and then reread to see if I had actually read that correctly lol
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I really wasn't expecting THAT to happen already but I'm so glad it did because it was just so perfect and so right. In fact, the whole chapter was and I think I'm gonna re-read it a Lot until Monday.
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that chapter was literally the perfect way to end the week
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like everyone else, it was perfect. just what i wanted. i thank the gods and by gods i mean mandy and sarah
Okay I don't even know where to start with today beautiful fic
In the darkness with you continues to have me hooked and screaming about how dumb they are and fjdjdkdk I hope Dan soon stops pulling back as well. I can't wait to see how that develops and I love Ablissa's writing, I want more and more
Shapes and weights to choose though!! God Dann came back with a banger of a chapter, I can't believe how perfect that was, totally worth the wait
In the darkness with you continues to have me hooked and screaming about how dumb they are and fjdjdkdk I hope Dan soon stops pulling back as well. I can't wait to see how that develops and I love Ablissa's writing, I want more and more
Shapes and weights to choose though!! God Dann came back with a banger of a chapter, I can't believe how perfect that was, totally worth the wait
Will probably never be over the BONCAS and the beauty of Phil Lester.
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hum.. the last update of teenagers ended me? i need nothing more in life, i can die happy, it was so real and hot, i'm still in shock