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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!! I hope I did the New England AU agenda proud 🥰🌲🌲🌲

VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 1d

Final chapter of Out on a Limb is up! My first E-rated fic has officially fledged 🐦 Who knew "Smut & Hiking" would be so fun to write? 😆 Special thanks to my pre-readers @zippydoodaa.bsky.social @miss-minnelli.bsky.social & Birdy, and to all who are enjoying it!

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Out on a Limb - Chapter 3 - VasterEmpires - Heartstopper (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 2d

Chapter 2! More hiking, more geology, more meddling by Nick's friends, another tick check, and some E-rated hijinx in a trailside cabin 👀 Final chapter will be out tomorrow! 💚

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Out on a Limb - Chapter 2 - VasterEmpires - Heartstopper (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! The title was the last thing I wrote! (other than the author notes) It'll make even more sense after chapter 3 🤭🌲

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 3d

The rumors are true - my first-ever E-rated HS fic is up! 😳 Chapter 1 (of 3) of Out on a Limb features Nick hiking with friends, meeting a trail guide, and learning about tick safety in a sexy way. (I promise it's better than that summary makes it sound! 😆) 🌲🌲🌲

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TK2nd @tk2nd.bsky.social · 6d

If you haven’t read the original story, please go do that and then read this epilogue! It’s truly such a beautiful story of Nick and Charlie in a different light 🥰🥹😍

kaalee heart @therealkaalee.bsky.social · 7d

hey #heartsky, I’ve been so absent. But I come bearing fic? 😘

Two chapter mini epilogue, rated T, Nick/Charlie

epilogue short: I thought you’d never ask

(in the Wish I had known you back then universe)

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Mop @teewrotethis.bsky.social · 15d

@l56895.bsky.social has published 100 HS fics!!
Here is the 100th!
She’s the best and we’re so lucky to have her share her stories with us 😍❤️
Check out number 100!
archiveofourown.org/chapters/187...

Orientation - Chapter 1 - L56895 - Heartstopper (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 17d

Oop my first contribution is up 🫣

Day 4: Fresh New, rated M, please read the others in the Nick's Research series to know what's going on (and because they're so good!)

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Day 4: Fresh New - VasterEmpires - Heartstopper (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 18d

This series is already so fun - and y'all should keep an eye out for which of your favorite authors might make an appearance 👀

Tar @happysappyhippo.bsky.social · 18d

A few friends of mine - all incredible authors - and me came up with a fun little #heartsky Kinktober series:
Nick is a fanfic writer who doesn’t understand this year’s Kinktober list. He hits up Grindr to find someone who can help.

Subscribe, it will be fun!

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Kinktober: Nick’s Research - HappySappyHippo, L56895, rileys_words - Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic) [Archive of Our Own]

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 19d

But there will be more from me soon... I'll have a fresh, shiny, and very out-there fic for ya in a couple weeks, that's got some firsts for me 🫣

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 19d

An update: still working on the AitW sequel, but it's not getting written in order so can't start posting yet. Rather than get stressed, I'm gonna let the creativity flow how it will and start posting when I can, hopefully later this month. I promise we'll be back in the woods before you know it! 💚🌲

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Zippy @zippydoodaa.bsky.social · 20d

A little video if you want to hear the surf and watch the waves roll in #heartsky

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 20d

It's pretty big and very lovely! I've been kayaking there before, but just hiking this time 🛶

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · 21d

Well, I've been missing while off having yet another woods adventure! Had a wonderful time connecting with nature, and got a bunch of brainstorming/writing done while I was at it.

Here are some photos I took that will be inspiring my writing-focused October! Hope you all have been well #heartsky 💚

A floating dock on a lake with mountains in the distance and a clear blue sky. Branches frame one side of the photo, with a mix of red and green leaves.

A view from a mountainside overlooking a lake surrounded by forests. Pine trees and rocky ground in the foreground.

A beach of large rocks and boulders, the sea and pine trees beyond.

A large rock formation on a beach, with small, windswept evergreen trees, the sea and cloud-shrouded sun.

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Self-Love Rainbow (Dominee) @selfloverainbow.bsky.social · Sep 18

Some days we need the raccoon-approved basics: rest, snacks, hydration, and being a little cute. None of these things fix everything, but they help!

A cute cartoon raccoon sits smiling against an orange background. Beside it, a yellow banner reads “Trash Panda Reminders.” Below are self-care reminders with little heart icons:
Get enough sleep or take a nap
Do what makes you happy
Eat something delicious
Spend some time outside
Drink your water
Get creative
Be cute
The image is signed “SelfLoveRainbow” at the bottom.

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Bea @bea-f14.bsky.social · 29d

A few days before their first kiss, Nick and Charlie have a lot on their minds...
#heartsky

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l56895.bsky.social @l56895.bsky.social · Sep 18

This one is now complete! 100 drabble chapters.

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 16

Alas no raccoons, but we did see a bunch of birds - including a set of three beautiful ravens soaring at the summit! Plus jays, ducks, and a lot of adorable pet dogs on the trail 🐦🦆🐕💚

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Swise is bi and genderfluid @swisefromao3.bsky.social · Sep 15

Sometimes a fanfic is aspirational, how we wish a love confession or relationship could be. Other times, it’s just silly fun.

Then there are the ones that are soul-confronting, like a key turning a lock inside you.

Keep putting your unique voice & creativity out there, friends. The world needs it.

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 15

Oh and I also went apple picking for the first time 🍎🍏 Still early in the season so not many varieties ready yet, but the trees were full of fruit & the walk through the orchard was gorgeous!

A view down a grassy path with apple trees along the sides

A wizened tree with apples on its branches

A view of tall trees just starting to turn yellow in autumn

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 15

Heya #heartsky! I'm back from my wonderful woods adventure weekend! Lots of photos & writing inspiration - I'm feeling ready to work on the next fic this week 🏞️💚

A forested landscape photo with fluffy clouds

A distant landscape view from atop a rocky mountaintop

Distant forested hills with a rock cairn in the foreground

A rock cairn on a rocky surface with woods and clouds in the distance

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 13

Oh I adore this, thank you for thinking of me!! 💚 Now I'm imagining Imogen having the raccoons make paintings and selling their art on etsy 🫟🖌️🦝 (And yes, new fic - the long-awaited AitW sequel! 🌲)

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 13

I'm excited because the weather is supposed to be beautiful! But mostly I'm hoping they have apple cider donuts (the best part of apple picking imho 🤭) 🍎🍏🍩

(and yes, "new" fic... the sequel to AitW is happening! 🌲)

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 13

I've been slowly, slowly writing my next fic - current goal is to start posting October 1st - so I'm taking a trip this weekend for inspo! Bringing my notebook & pencils, hoping to write in between apple picking & hiking into the woods 🌲🌳🌲🌳 If I take any good photos I'll share when I get back! 💚

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VasterEmpires @vasterempires.bsky.social · Sep 12

Doing these wordles was so fun! And such a unique format for a fic, really recommend this one 💚

Roo @raanne.bsky.social · Sep 12

I did another silly drabble - interactive and wordle based. 🩷

HS Drabbles @hsdrabbles.bsky.social · Sep 12

New #heartsky drabble!
Username: roo_writes
Fic: Query
Rating: T
Character(s)/Pairing(s): Nick/Charlie

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