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glassdarkly ([personal profile] glassdarkly) wrote2006-12-11 03:47 pm

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Hi. If you're here it must be because you want to read my very long, very kinky indulgence fic Coming of Age.

I'm not sure what to say here. My instinct is to try and put people off, which is silly. You're all adults and can make up your own minds whether a story like this is for you. Here follows a brief description of how I came to write the story in this rather bizarre way and some of what you can expect in it.

Firstly, I've been writing it on and off since February and it's very long indeed - 190,000 words exactly. I know this because all the sections are exactly 1000 words long. Quite why I decided to stick so religiously to this format, I can't now remember but I have done so all the way through, except for the epilogue, which is 2000 words. The story is long and rambly and though there is plot, things grind to a halt quite frequently for various kinky goings on and sometimes the way the story is set up - two parts from one character's POV followed by one part from another character's POV - slows things down a lot. Just warning you in case you're the impatient type.

Other details, as follows:

Setting: An AU, glass-darkly version of AtS season 5, though the plot also diverges in various places from points earlier in the series. Hopefully, these will be self-explanatory.
Pairings: Spike/Angel, Spike/Wesley
Rating: Very NC17 and containing the following bits of nastiness - non-con and semi-non-con, sexual torture, medical kink etc etc. This started off as a slave fic so it also contains the sorts of elements you'd expect to find in those, such as humiliation, objectification etc. There're also some gruesome bits and - because I know some people are very sensitive about these things - there is one chapter where a dog meets an unpleasant end.
Beautiful illustrations by [livejournal.com profile] sueworld2003, LJ layout by [livejournal.com profile] japewierd.

Okay, having done my utmost best to put you off, if anyone still wants to read the fic, please leave a comment below and I'll friend you. All fic posts will be flocked.

[identity profile] shadowscast.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
I'd like to be friended, please. :)

I can't promise I'll read all the way through—I've met slave fics that have been too much for me—but I definitely want to see it, at least!

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I've met slave fics that have been too much for me

Me too - and don't worry, I understand completely if you decide it's not your sort of thing.

Have friended you.

[identity profile] so-sharlemaine.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
I'm here! I'd like to follow your story. I may have to skip over a thing or two (just the doggie probably), but other than that I'll be fine I'm sure.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Now I think of it, there is another chapter where some not very nice things happen to animals but I promise I'll flag it up so you can skip it if you want.

Um -you're not bothered about rats, I hope?

Have friended you.
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[identity profile] sufie58.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
I've loved all your other fic and would love to read your latest - despite all the dire warnings. If it turns out to be not my thing, I'll just stop reading. Hope that's ok?

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:03 pm (UTC)(link)
If it turns out to be not my thing, I'll just stop reading. Hope that's ok?

Yes, that's fine. I'm actually expecting quite a few people to stop reading, hence all the dire warnings.

Have friended you.

[identity profile] zgirl714.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
Could you friend me?

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay - done. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] dreamsofspike.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
your fic actually sounds like the type i usually like...please friend me, i'd love to check it out :)
DreamsofSpike

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay -done. Only one fic post so far and it pretty much starts as it means to go on.

coming of age

[identity profile] tucker-t.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
Against my better judgement (furnitureverse!) - since I am disturbingly attracted to your fic, please let me into your new fic world.
tucker_t

Re: coming of age

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, then, friended you. Have to warn you, though, this is a much darker story than the Furnitureverse.

Please Let Me Read the Fic!

[identity profile] newtwar001.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
I am a 53 year old professional woman, with one major kink....I like Spike slash. ANY kind of Spike slash will do. But I happened upon SickChics one day and discovered a whole new world of kink--Spike in pain. What can I say? I like my Spike submissive, and slave stories are the best. Please let me read your fic. I've been reading about it for months and months. Consider it a Christmas present to someone you don't know.

Re: Please Let Me Read the Fic!

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Merry Christmas.

Have friended you. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] twilightofmagic.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah, so ready after the illustrations Sue has been posting. I'm assuming the crash position, feeling a bit scared, but your writing is so wonderful...I can't not read this story.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm assuming the crash position, feeling a bit scared

You and me both. I'm bloody terrified - imagining being exiled to some sort of fandom Coventry for writing this.

Anyway, have friended you and there's only one post up so far.

[identity profile] k-navit.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
Yes please.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Done - have friended you. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] darkapple.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Hi, Deb!

Sigh. Couldn't stay away, couldn't wait till after New Year. Got to have it now.

Sign me up?

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi, Linda. Have friended you. There's only one fic post so far (3000 words). I really hope you aren't building this up too much for yourself. It's only a big old messy indulgence fic, as per my email.

[identity profile] collinwood.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
I'd like to be added to the list please. I've always enjoyed your stories.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, have friended you. Only one fic post up so far.
ext_8938: (Wesley/Spike (cheesygirl))

[identity profile] versaphile.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
May I read?

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi, Pam. Of course. Have friended you.

Have to warn you, though, the version of Wesley in this story is very extreme indeed. He makes a bloody scary villain.

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Coming of Age

(Anonymous) 2006-12-12 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Hi!
I've heard a great deal of your story from SueWorld and because of her artwork I'm hooked. Please "Friend" me your story so I can be part of the fun.
Thanks!

Re: Coming of Age

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello. Unfortunately, without an LJ name, I can't friend you back. Did you forget to log in or do you not have an LJ? If the former, please leave another comment and I'll be happy to friend you as long as I'm satisfied you're old enough. If you don't have an LJ, I'm afraid you won't be able to read the fic posts as I feel I have to lock them.

[identity profile] punksta1978.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
It all sounds so mysterious and intriguing, I'd love to read this, if you'll let me!

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay - have friended you. Only one fic post so far and it starts pretty much as it means to go on, just so you know.
ext_1124: (spike_punk by ruuger)

[identity profile] rainkatt.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
I'd love to look at it. No promises whether I'll continue, but you've got me intrigued... If I'm enjoying, nothing much puts me off, and I like the way you write. :-)

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, have friended you - and if you decide it's not for you I quite understand. I'm expecting quite a few people to drop out, to be honest.

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[identity profile] oncebittenspike.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 05:15 am (UTC)(link)

Oh, I'm in. Not so much because of the slave part, but if
Sue says the writing will knock me out, I believe. ;)

So count me in the que...

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, the slave part is quite important so I will quite understand if you decide it's not for you. Have friended you anyway. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Done - only one part posted so far.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay - have done so. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] ange1vamp.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Please friend me. I've been dying to read this fic. Thanks

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Done - only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] greenstone-j.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 07:11 am (UTC)(link)
slave? Dark fic? Non con? er... yes please!!! LOL

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
:Waves:

Hi, Rose. You're one of the few people I'm not sitting here being worried about in case they get offended/disgusted etc.

Ah the good old days on [livejournal.com profile] sickchicks.

Have friended you.

Coming of Age

[identity profile] treadingthedark.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
Hello, I've been teased by Sueworld's illustrations long enough! I am very much looking forward to reading.
Thanks

Re: Coming of Age

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay - have friended you. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] silverjaime.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
Spike makes such a pretty slave though....please friend me so I can read it??

Ta.!

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Spike makes such a pretty slave though

Yes, he does, poor little mite.

Okay, have friended you. Only one fic post so far.

[identity profile] db2305.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
I'd love to read it! There's so little good fic around these days, so how could I not beg for this one?

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I dunno about good fic. More like meandering all round the houses so as to stick in as much nasty kink as possible fic.

Have friended you. Only one fic post so far.

[personal profile] ex_peasant441 2006-12-12 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
Please. Having heard so much I want to at least try it.

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Really?

:Wibble:

Maybe I should've tried harder to put you off. I'm bloody terrified here.

Anyway, have friended you but if you decide it's not for you, I quite understand. Am expecting a lot of people to drop out, to be honest.

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[identity profile] filippin.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 08:31 am (UTC)(link)
::waves::

Hi there! My name is Roby. I got here via Sueworld's pimpage, and I friended you pretty much instantly. :-) Can't wait to read more of your story!!!

[identity profile] glassdarklyuk.livejournal.com 2006-12-12 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi there. Okay, have friended you. Only one fic post so far.

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