Here’s another sneaky snippet from my piece for @darkhorsezine​ - a zine focusing on all things Otabek Altin!

I posted my first snippet here. I had lots of fun exploring various periods in Otabek’s life as he grows up, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading about him too.

Pre-orders for the Dark Horse Zine will open on 13 November 2017. Mark your calendars!


He’s fifteen, going on sixteen, when Otabek realises that he might be different.

He supposes he’s always suspected. He remembers hanging out with the other boys at the rinks in America, taking turns to smuggle in those magazines to share. They’d discuss the female models afterwards, about who had the biggest tits or the nicest ass, and whether they’d rather do the redhead with the lace bra on the cover or the blonde with the furs on page thirty-three.

Otabek had joined in, because sure, the women were all kinda hot, like the brunette posing with the motorcycle on the centre-spread. But he’d also wondered why no one had said anything about the man pictured with her, about the way his leather jacket stretched across his broad shoulders or the way his ripped jeans hugged his thighs. Otabek had stared at the man’s fingers where they curled on the woman’s hip, at the way the man had dipped his head to nuzzle at the woman’s breasts, the hint of five o’clock shadow on his square jaw, and Otabek had thought that was also kinda hot too. But he hadn’t realised what that might have meant. Not then.

Now, on the other hand – two weeks shy of his sixteenth birthday – Otabek thinks that he does. The realisation weighs uncomfortably in his gut, a heavy, thorny curl of guilt and shame.

“Hey, Otabek!” JJ calls from the rink, and oh, Otabek thinks, knows, that that’s yet another problem, right there.

yoi-career-week:
“ This is the inaugural post for Yuri!!! on Career Week - a YOI alternative career AU fest!
The YOI fandom is diverse, with fans from all walks of life. This fest hopes to celebrate just that. :D
There is only one requirement: The AU...

yoi-career-week:

This is the inaugural post for Yuri!!! on Career Week - a YOI alternative career AU fest!

The YOI fandom is diverse, with fans from all walks of life. This fest hopes to celebrate just that. :D

There is only one requirement: The AU career must be inspired by your job (or a job you previously had, or will have in the near future) in real life.

This fest will run from 20 Nov 2017 to 27 Nov 2017

Please refer to the About/FAQ page for more information. The ask box is also open.  

Here’s to looking forward to everyone’s contributions!

(It would also be great if you could help spread the word! ♡)

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Title: A Story About Summer

(Yuri on Ice | Otabek x Yuri |  900 words)

Artist: @peggyshrooms​ (also on Twitter)

Author: @erushi (also on Twitter)

Rating: PG-13

Summary:

Summer in Hasetsu felt different from summer in Almaty.

Otabek remarked as much to Yuri, who snorted and rolled his eyes. “Big surprise. They’re different places.”

“They feel different,” Otabek insisted stubbornly. “Hasetsu’s quieter, but there’s something else too.”

Or: A story in which Otabek visits Hasetsu, attends a summer festival, and falls in love - not necessarily in that order.

.Originally written for the Lover/Fighter Otayuri fanzine (July 2017)

AO3 link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/12670878


In July, I wrote 4 fics for the Lover/Fighter Otayuri fanzine, a collaboration with the amazingly talented @peggyshrooms​. Here’s the second. You may find the first here.

The monochrome version of the illustration which inspired this fic is reproduced above with Peggy’s permission. The full-colour version, and all the other illustrations that were done for this fic, are only available in the zine.

If you’re following me on Twitter, you may have noticed that I’m writing for @darkhorsezine​ - a zine focusing on all things Otabek Altin. :D 

Mine’s an introspective piece that follows Otabek’s dreams, goals, relationships etc. as he grows up. I just submitted the final draft today, and so, in celebration, here’s a snippet: 


They go to a club. Otabek blinks.

“Not expecting this?” Leo laughs.

“Can we even get in?”

“I know someone,” Leo grins, easy and bright.

That someone turns out to be the DJ. Otabek’s not sure what Leo’s told him – although he won’t be surprised if it’s something like, please, cheer my roommate up, for God’s sake; his moodiness is getting all of us down – but they manage to persuade him to allow Otabek behind the turntable. Leo fits the headphones over Otabek’s ears carefully, like a crown in a strange coronation, while the DJ guides Otabek’s fingers to the mixing console. He gestures at a dial, and Otabek turns the knob obediently. There’s a split-second of silence, during which Otabek freezes, certain that he has just screwed up.

Then, the bass drops.


Pre-orders for the Dark Horse Zine open on 13 November 2017. I’ve seen sneaks of the other contributions, and the amount of talent in the zine is amazing. 10/10 would recommend getting!

I saw the latest Sanrio collab announcement and just had to write this. :D;;

It was, Yuri decided as he was stopped by yet another fan for his autograph, altogether tiring to be a celebrity. Things had been much simpler when he was a schoolboy in London, before he had been scouted and brought to Sanrioland, and when he could actually get to wherever he was going on time.

Five more autographs and almost twice as many photographs later, Yuri felt almost proud that he was only sixteen minutes late to his date.

Badtz waved to him as he approached. “Hello, Kitty.”

Yuri waited until he was near enough, then punched Badtz lightly in the shoulder. “Haha, very funny.”

“It never gets old,” Badtz smirked. He made a face as he rubbed his shoulder. “Also, Jesus Christ, ow. Aren’t you supposed to be ladylike?”

‘Oh, go to hell, Badtz,” Yuri laughed as he fell into step beside the penguin.

“Oi,” Badtz said, slinging his flipper around Yuri’s shoulders as they walked, “what did I tell you? Just “Beka” is fine when we’re alone.”

You can read the rest on AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/12604032 

Title: This World Was Not Made for You

(Yuri on Ice | Otabek x Yuri |  3k words)

Author: @erushi (also on Twitter)

Rating: R

Summary:

“I told you to stop doing that,” Otabek glared at him reproachfully.

Yuri cocked his head. A tiny smile played at the corners of his lips. “But it’s fun to watch you jump like that.”

Otabek huffed. “And you call yourself a god,” he griped as he struggled to his feet.

“But I am a god,” Yuri replied.

Or: A fairytale AU In which Otabek is a Kazakh warrior who falls in love with the god of the Steppe.

This is a sequel to We Dream in Prophecy (from the Lover/Fighter Otayuri zine), but can also be read as a standalone.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/12589840

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Written for  @otabek-altin-week, Day 7: Birthday | Free Day. I’m a little late, but it’s still Otabek’s birthday in California! 

Happy birthday, Otabek Altin, my golden boy.

Title: Calculated Infiltration

(Yuri on Ice | Otabek x Yuri |  2.2k words)

Author: @erushi (also on Twitter)

Rating: PG-13

Summary:

Only the crazy or the desperate signed up for this gig; the people who had nowhere to go.

Otabek still wasn’t sure which category he belonged to – only that he was going to beat them all.

Or: The YOI/Kingsman fusion AU, in which Otabek Altin is a Tsarsman candidate.

AO3 link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/12561964

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Written for  @otabek-altin-week, Day 6: “AU/Crossover”.

Also for @peggyshrooms, fellow Kingsman fan, Otabek connoisseur, and amazing artist.

This actually started out as a tweet-fic, until I decided that I liked the idea enough to expand it. I’ve also done a companion Victuuri tweet-fic here, which Peggy turned into a comic here.

yoinauticalzine:
“ After multiple rounds of judging and much deliberation, we’re honored to present the full list of participants for the Fair Winds & Following Seas charity fanzine!!! All proceeds will be going to the Coral Reef Alliance!
Invited...

yoinauticalzine:

After multiple rounds of judging and much deliberation, we’re honored to present the full list of participants for the Fair Winds & Following Seas charity fanzine!!! All proceeds will be going to the Coral Reef Alliance!

Invited Writers:

@omgkatsudonplease (Lily Winterwood) @lucycamui  @aurum-auri


Invited Artists:

@lovelytitania (ASCE) @aurigaearts @crimson-chains

@cookiecreation @iruutciv @kuso-taisa (Shirou_yuki)

@sleepyfortress @schmesa (Spray) @carymono (Victuuri_IsLife)

@zephyrine-gale


Accepted Writers:

@alcoholicrevo (Ren) ※ @erushi @forovnix (Justine)

@kyaasnow


Accepted Artists:

@creatures-from-starlight (Cass) @caattxz​ ※ @evermoriver

@chou-hei (Gen) ※ @ghostlybl@sportsharumaki 

@heidiblack@hisaminami※ @agenderemrys (Jess) 

@rynyn (Johanna) ※  @thicctor-nikiforov (Kei) ※ @Luthienari 

@artofmarylarson @maydraws @meijiatron

@miyabau​  @somethingyoirelated (Morrindah)   @novanoah

@pootdraws  @peace-of-hope @picklestpickle @poikas

@reiyanimu (Rhea) @gairanelixir​ (Runa) @kladderier​ (Sally)

@rainlikestars​ (Shino) @si3art@simona-artista-artblog

@melonbiscuit​ (Val) @xinatowan


Merch Artists:

@toratoramin​ @yo-lauw (Yoyow)

otayuriauzine:
“ PREORDERS ARE LIVE!
http://otayuriauzine.bigcartel.com
I’ll be coming in soon with a sticker preview so watch out for that! The charm preview was just posted!
Enjoy!
”
I’ve seen some of the art previews & they’re gorgeous! ❤
For what...

otayuriauzine:

PREORDERS ARE LIVE! 

http://otayuriauzine.bigcartel.com

I’ll be coming in soon with a sticker preview so watch out for that! The charm preview was just posted!

Enjoy!

I’ve seen some of the art previews & they’re gorgeous! ❤

For what it’s worth, I’m also one of the writers in it. Mine’s a naga/faerie AU, so if you’re keen… 🙇‍♀️

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Title: We Dream in Prophecy

(Yuri on Ice | Otabek x Yuri |  1.2k words)

Artist: @peggyshrooms​ (also on Twitter)

Author: @erushi (also on Twitter)

Rating: PG-13

Summary:

In which Otabek seeks the favour of a god who dwells in the Steppe, and possibly wins his heart.

Originally written for the Lover/Fighter Otayuri fanzine (July 2017), titled “A Kazah hero meets a Russian fairy.”

AO3 link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/12507232

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In July, I wrote 4 fics for the Lover/Fighter Otayuri fanzine, a collaboration with the amazingly talented @peggyshrooms​. Here’s the first of the four, and possibly my favourite. (I may be working on a sequel. >_>)

The monochrome version of the illustration which inspired this fic is reproduced above with Peggy’s permission. The full-colour version, and all the other illustrations that were done for this fic, are only available in the zine.

(Also posting this in honour of Otabek Week, although this is not a formal submission since it’s not new content. ^^;;)