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a comment called this “horrifyingly beautiful” - agreed and it’s part of its charm lol. This is 60% SAD and I actually cried so that’s why it’s on this list (ಥ_ʖಥ) 30% is wtf/ ridiculous/ unintentional humor/ actually really cute. 10% is for the weird premise and all it uncomfortably entails- as someone who reads lots of fantasy, this was one of the weirder ones tbh. Last ch is unnecessary xtra, don’t read. I love the leads dynamics- it’s my fave pairing trope. Happy ending! Explicit, censored

I think I’m ded. Why was this so sweet and wholesome? Why??? It’s a gentle, soft developing relationship of 2 college roommates who are experiencing their first relationship. And it has “aesthetics” - very springy with all the plants and fun plant facts. They’re so kind to each other. I just love their relationship, the pacing, the art, everything. T^T (crying from feeling single). Explicit, censored.

OMG. Why??? This is literally “interracial modern royalty” romance, which is my lifeblood and guilty pleasure. I mean, yeah it’s a bit cringey, is simple, and is very “rich people problems” lol, but it’s my cringe. I’ve written and do enjoy this kind of storytelling. Also, the arabic prince is so freaking hot, I can’t blame all the female background characters lol. There’s a touch of angst, but it’s okay, the art is great and all the flowers are so pretty. One explicit, censored scene

In this list for now…. So. Freaking. CUTE. like, I was smiling and giggling the entire time. Really fun character dynamics and interactions. Love the mind-reader trope (I’ve read a few, and this is definitely my fave one so far). Love the art and the overall wholesome sweet energy to this. The mindreading reveal angst dragged out a little too long for me, but otherwise this is sugary fluff and surprisingly shows some character growth well enough for a short story. Explicit, censored

I love this SO MUCH. It has all the elements of an adult, possessive lover, dubcon, mostly smut story that I low-key enjoy reading, WITHOUT all the annoying parts. So to me, this is like perfect. I like the couple (a fave dynamic a bit), they’re surprisingly honest and adept at communicating (esp. considering this kind of story lol), and sweet to each other. I like that this is short so there’s no unnecessary drama. Explicit, censored.

The daddy issues hit a little too hard hence it being in this list lol… but honestly, this was really cute. I like the pacing and all the characters - so mature and thoughtful, and just want love. The smut was hot, but also really funny lol I enjoyed it. I love “becoming a family” plots, and this short story delivered. TW for the daddy kink towards the end lol. Love the art and character designs. Explicit, censored

kinda gimmicky fantasy setup but I love those unironically. This is really cute - and there’s a baby involved! They’re so soft and kind and the vibes are gentle - I love it . Sincere and energetic guy x misunderstood ice prince. Nothing annoying here, which makes it even better. Explicit, censored. My only complaint is that it’s too short!!!

Tbh MC bland as hell and why the objectively cooler ML likes him idk but that’s normal for supernatural/fantasy YA so I’m not too bothered lmao. Has some confusing character motivations and weird pacing. Otherwise, I loved it! Greek myth, great art, some angst but nothing tragic or annoying, interesting side characters, and once they’re together I love their extreme dedication/loyalty/love to each other. I live for that kind of romance! And they communicate! I wanted more explicit smut tho lol.

I had no idea this would change my life lol. It was slow burn and FRUSTRATING, but I wasn’t frustrated with the story but with the characters, and I completely understand why they’re like that! Lowkey slice of life, themes, angst, gentleness, ugh it has me in a Chokehold. I LITERALLY cried at the letter chapter. Everything after their reunion HEALED my soul. I literally read the raws to get to the end- I’ve never done that before lol. What a happy, romantic conclusion to such a bittersweet story

Usually I’d put something like this at “B” list — cute wholesome short story with “getting together” plot to add to the smut, but nothing unique.
But this just really worked for me, despite the simplicity. I love the art and character designs (very sexy tbh), and this was green flags all around. Yeah the beginning is a LITTLE ???, but it’s actually really consensual, considering works in similar genre (which is why I like it), and the characters blatantly ADORE each other. Explicit, censored