Book 1:

For centuries, Astarion wanted nothing more than his freedom. Now that he has it, he finds himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.

With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.

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Note: This fic is finished! It has been written, edited, and all the code generated for all 45 chapters. Chapters release on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Art by @thetakemi

Book 2: TBA!

Spoilers without context meme for tomorrow's release of Ch 39 of It's Time to Try Living Again. 

Just like the rest of us, Astarion wants to eat the rich.

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Last Line Game

Thanks for the tag @serenbriar!

Here we have a brief snip from ch20 of Book 2 in my Birds of a Feather series. In this chapter, Astarion and Imara receive a vision of what would have happened had Astarion ascended at the palace.

TW: character death (AU)

WIP Wednesday

Thanks for tagging me @anacdoce @yennefer-of-vengerbergs and @amoremagnificentbastard !

This week I have a preview of Saturday's release of chapter 39 of It's Time to Try Living Again, in which Astarion and Imara are preparing to attend a fancy party. 😏

Putting this one below the cut since it gets spicy at the end. 🥰

My sister-from-another-mister @spite-made-me gifted me this beautiful portrait of Imara as an early birthday present and I couldn't be happier!

I feel so lucky to have friends who care enough to spend their precious time doing something so nice for me.

Summary: Take Your Bougie Vampire Shopping enrichment date!

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Fic Summary: For centuries, Astarion wanted nothing more than his freedom. Now that he has it, he finds himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.

With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.

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Spoilers without context meme for tomorrow's release of Ch 38 of It's Time to Try Living Again.

Don't forget to pamper your vampire boyfriend!

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Look at these gorgeous VP shots that my wonderful friend @yennefer-of-vengerbergs did!

My first ones of these two dweebs🥰

Thank you so much bb I love them!

Spoilers without context memes for tomorrow's release of Ch 37 of It's Time to Try Living Again. 

"I can fix him" Nah, fuck that.

"I can help him fix himself and then make him cum prematurely over his own grave." 🤌

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Summary: This is what happens when you leave your tailor-made-for-world-domination girlfriend alone with the magic staff and no instructions.

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Art by @graveomens

Fic Summary: For centuries, Astarion wanted nothing more than his freedom. Now that he has it, he finds himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.

With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.

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Spoilers without context meme for tomorrow's release of Ch 36 of It's Time to Try Living Again. 

Astarion learns what Imara got up to while he was away, and together they make new plans for the future.

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WIP Wednesday

Thanks for the tag @anacdoce!

I enjoyed your angst, but in lieu of more angst, I offer you Bratty Astarion interrupting Imara's finance meeting 😂

This is from chapter 17 of book 2 in the Birds of a Feather series!

I'll tag @yennefer-of-vengerbergs and @amoremagnificentbastard

Summary: Astarion has left the building.

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Art by @thetakemi

Fic Summary: For centuries, Astarion wanted nothing more than his freedom. Now that he has it, he finds himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.

With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.

Read from Chapter 1 on Ao3

Spoilers without context meme for tomorrow's release of Ch 35 of It's Time to Try Living Again.

Astarion's decision is made, and now it's everyone's problem.

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Last Line Game

Thanks for the tags @yennefer-of-vengerbergs @deadly-diminuendo & @anacdoce !

Here's mine, from chapter 17 of book 2 in the Birds of a Feather series!

I'll tag @spite-made-me!

If anyone wants to be added to my list of people to tag in these games please DM me 💜